Basics of Starting a Business
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for the online version of this training event, use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-10-14 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-10-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for the online version of this training event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Old Nevada Pizza, 497 E. Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement of the U.S. Small Business Adminsitration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-11-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To attend the online version of this event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-11-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To attend the online version of this event, please register using this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Start Smart
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
With all the factors to consider when building a business, knowing where to start your planning isn’t always obvious. It can be tempting to take a leap of faith and launch before vetting your business idea properly. To save yourself time and money, we encourage you to Start Smart by attending this webinar on evaluating the potential of your idea before jumping into business.
Anyone who is looking to start a business or has opened one recently is invited to attend this 90-minute virtual class on how to start your business off on the right foot. Attendees will learn about the critical first steps in starting a business and gain the knowledge they need to be successful business owners.
Agenda items will include:
• Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?
• Business Plan with a Purpose
• What “Problem” Does Your Business Solve?
• Who Are Your Customers?
• Who Are Your Competitors?
• What’s Your Industry?
• What are the Risks?
• Is Your Idea Profitable?

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-12-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-01-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-01-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-12-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for an online version of this training event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-01-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden, 89423, United States

Incubadora de Empresas - Curso de 6 Semanas
2024-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 | 495 S Main St, 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Nevada los invita a asistir a un taller presencial de 6 semanas en español. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de escuchar a profesionales y asesores de negocios que le ayudarán a navegar, manejar y crecer su negocio.
Nombre: Carlos Mejia Castillo
Título: Asesor Principal del Desarrollo Empresarial
Carlos Mejia Castillo es el Asesor Principal del Desarrollo Empresarial para el Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas. Carlos se graduó de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) con una licenciatura en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas con especialización en Economía. Un graduado universitario de primera generación y un soñador (en todos los sentidos de la palabra). Desde el inicio del Programa de Conexión para Pequeñas Empresas (Small Business Connector Program), Carlos ha gestionado la oficina satélite del SBDC en el Ayuntamiento de North Las Vegas, trabajando estrechamente con el equipo de Desarrollo Económico de la ciudad, junto con el resto de los Conectores para Pequeñas Empresas, para brindar apoyo a emprendedores aspirantes y dueños de negocios actuales en todas las etapas. Carlos también dedica su tiempo y esfuerzos a conectar con diversas comunidades minoritarias, creando un puente entre ellas y el ecosistema local de pequeñas empresas.
Nombre: Carmen Mendez
Título: Asesora del Desarrollo Empresarial
Carmen posee una riqueza de conocimientos en gestión y desarrollo empresarial provenientes de diversos sectores, incluyendo una experiencia sustancial adquirida en roles en prestigiosas corporaciones Fortune 500 como H&R Block Inc., 7-Eleven Corporate, entre otras. A lo largo de sus períodos en estos entornos dinámicos y exigentes, ha cultivado y perfeccionado meticulosamente sus habilidades en comunicación, relaciones interpersonales y gestión de relaciones.
El valor integral que Carmen aporta a cualquier empresa profesional se caracteriza por varias atribuciones claves: una aptitud excepcional para el liderazgo, un profundo entendimiento de la administración empresarial eficaz y una ética laboral sólida y diligente, y una mentalidad emprendedora distintivamente creativa. Su base académica se sustenta en una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas, y actualmente está comprometida en cursar una maestría en la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), donde continúa ampliando sus conocimientos y habilidades para destacar aún más en su campo.
Carmen se dedica a su familia y sus dos hijos, Franco y Lucas. Encuentra gran alegría en hacer actividades al aire libre, abrazando la naturaleza y sus oportunidades recreativas. Carmen se impulsa por una profunda pasión por ayudar a los demás y busca constantemente oportunidades para ampliar sus conocimientos y explorar enfoques innovadores para la resolución de problemas y el crecimiento personal.
Nombre: Jeny Zendejas-Chavez
Título: Asistente de Proyectos y Asesora del Desarrollo Empresarial
Jeny Zendejas asume el rol de Asistente de Proyectos y asesora de desarrollo empresarial en la oficina del Norte de Las Vegas, donde desempeña un papel crucial en la oficina del Centro de Desarrollos para Pequeñas Empresas (Nevada SBDC). A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, Jeny ha adquirido un espectro diverso de experiencias, abarcando los ámbitos del sector de salud, educación, y administración de negocios.
Su base académica incluye una licenciatura en Gestión de la Salud y una maestría en Administración Pública, con un enfoque especializado en agencias gubernamentales. El compromiso inquebrantable de Jeny con la comunidad está profundamente arraigado en su condición de graduada universitaria de primera generación y soñadora comprometida a respaldar e impactar positivamente a su comunidad. Su enfoque actual implica mejorar activamente la eficiencia y la fluidez del programa y proveer asesoría empresarial aprovechando sus amplios conocimientos y experiencia.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Construction 2.0 Workshop
2024-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Nevada Small Business Development Center and UNLV’s Office of Economic Development are hosting a 6-week in-person course providing insight on several Construction marketing topics. You will be given the firsthand opportunity to listen to professionals and connect with business advisors and experienced contractors, for additional guidance and support on how to obtain contracts, marketing and capability statement guidance.

General Session
2/22/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #2
2/29/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #3
3/7/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PST)

Session #4
3/14/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #5
3/21/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

Session #6
3/28/2024
5:00 PM
– 6:30 PM (PDT)

George Garcia joined the SBDC team eager to share his expertise with the southern Nevada business community. George is a highly committed and dynamic mentor, providing solutions in the area of Business Financing, Business Planning, Organizational Management, Leadership, Developing top-performing teams, Succession Planning and Franchising. To best identify the needs of business owners, George leans on his 26+ years of experience managing for some of the most respected financial institutions, including US Bank, Citibank, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. His business motto: “You can have everything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want” Zig Ziglar
George believes in a balance between work and family. He has a beautiful wife and three great children. As a family, they enjoy traveling, watching classic movies and having a full discussion on their favorite part and why. Personally, he enjoys golf, bowling, grilling and planning their next family vacation.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden, 89423, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for the online version of this event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States

Business Model Canvas
2024-04-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Preparing a business plan may seem like an overwhelming task, but the Business Model Canvas (BMC) can make the process less stressful.
The Business Model Canvas is a one-page business plan that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format — and help get you on track to start your business.
In this webinar, we will explain the BMC and how to use it to develop a full business plan, if needed in the future.
In this session, you will learn:
• Why to use the BMC versus a traditional business plan
• The main points of the BMC
• Updated tips and strategies for creating a BMC
• How to create value and build a new business
To register for the online version of this event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for an online version of this training event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In this session you will learn what it takes to start a business. At the end of this FREE 2-hour session you will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business.
We will discuss:
• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business
• Business Opportunities
• Business Plans
• Financing Your Business
• Marketing
• Types of Business Organizations
• Setting Up Your Business
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.
