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SUMMARY:Franchising and Small Business Ownership
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nDebunking the Franchise Myths: More than Burgers and Fries \nGet real-world information from a successful franchise owner:\n• Why become a small business owner?\n• How does franchising fit into small business ownership?\n• Learn about five great franchises searching for new owners in Reno\n• Consider various types of franchises\n• How to pick the right franchise\n• Ten franchising mistakes to avoid\n• Valuable insights and business examples
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/franchising-and-small-business-ownership-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buying or Selling a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T143000
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SUMMARY:Start Smart with the Nevada SBDC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAnyone 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: \n• Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?\n• Business Plan with a Purpose\n• What “Problem” Does Your Business Solve?\n• Who Are Your Customers?\n• Who Are Your Competitors?\n• What’s Your Industry?\n• What are the Risks?\n• Is Your Idea Profitable? \n \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/start-smart-with-the-nevada-sbdc/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220216T123000
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CREATED:20220104T214643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T215012Z
UID:10000431-1645009200-1645014600@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Build Your Brand and Reach Your Target Market
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get more sales from the marketing you do? Learn the fundamental rules of perfecting your brand and defining your target markets so you can maximize your marketing. If you plan to market your business on Shop Nevada\, you will find this discussion helpful to create consistency in your presence that will help you build your audience instead of confuse them. This workshop is perfect for business owners who want to put the right message in front of the right audience to build their customer base and convert more sales. If you are new to business\, early on in business\, considering a rebrand\, trying to navigate a pivot\, or haven’t worked on your brand messaging before\, you’ll find this material especially helpful! \nMelissa Forziat is a Southern California-based marketer\, speaker\, consultant\, and author. She teaches small businesses how to market on a budget and helps them execute their marketing strategies\, in addition to working with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes\, presentations\, workshops\, and webinars\, and her national and international speaking schedule has taken her as far as New Zealand! To date\, she has delivered over 160 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees. Before starting Melissa Forziat Events and Marketing\, Melissa’s career involved roles with the Olympic Winter Games\, Rugby World Cup\, and the US Olympic Committee. \nMelissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget. \n \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-build-your-brand-and-reach-your-target-market/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T131608
CREATED:20220119T184457Z
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UID:10000171-1645092000-1645095600@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Doing Business with Siemens\, a Large Government Prime Contractor
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting — these virtual presentations\, which are presented at no charge\, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses\, especially the small businesses*: \n*Any Nevada small business that is — or is not — a member of a chamber of commerce or other business-oriented organization in Nevada\, and that is interested in selling its goods and/or services in the government/public sector\, is encouraged to attend  \n\nNevada PTAC overview\, then learn directly from Siemens about its company capabilities\nTypes of prospective small and diverse business subcontractors Siemens is looking to work with\nTypes of potential small and diverse business suppliers Siemens is looking for\nTypes of possible small and diverse business prime contractors Siemens wants to subcontract under\nSiemens Industry\, Inc. Smart Infrastructure representatives: (1) a sales executive specializing in Building Automation and Smart City Infrastructure — EV Charging\, MEP & Chiller Plant Optimization\, IoT\, Data Analytics\, etc.\, (2) a federal business manager covering NV\, TX\, OK\, NM\, AZ\, UT\, Boise ID area\, CO\, and WY\, and (3) a federal field procurement manager for the U.S.\, who interfaces with Siemens Small Business/Diversity\, Commodity\, and Electrical Estimating resources\n\n\n“Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and subcontracts and diversifying revenue sources. \nRegarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. \nRegarding the Nevada SBDC: The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada SBDC State Office at (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products\, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-doing-business-with-siemens-a-large-government-prime-contractor/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220218T140000
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CREATED:20220119T185622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T185933Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Doing Business with Siemens\, a Large Government Prime Contractor
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting — these virtual presentations\, which are presented at no charge\, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses\, especially the small businesses*: \n*Any Nevada small business that is — or is not — a member of a chamber of commerce or other business-oriented organization in Nevada\, and that is interested in selling its goods and/or services in the government/public sector\, is encouraged to attend  \n\nNevada PTAC overview\, then learn directly from Siemens about its company capabilities\nTypes of prospective small and diverse business subcontractors Siemens is looking to work with\nTypes of potential small and diverse business suppliers Siemens is looking for\nTypes of possible small and diverse business prime contractors Siemens wants to subcontract under\nSiemens Industry\, Inc. Smart Infrastructure representatives: (1) a sales executive specializing in Building Automation and Smart City Infrastructure — EV Charging\, MEP & Chiller Plant Optimization\, IoT\, Data Analytics\, etc.\, (2) a federal business manager covering NV\, TX\, OK\, NM\, AZ\, UT\, Boise ID area\, CO\, and WY\, and (3) a federal field procurement manager for the U.S.\, who interfaces with Siemens Small Business/Diversity\, Commodity\, and Electrical Estimating resources\n\n\n“Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and subcontracts and diversifying revenue sources. \nRegarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. \nRegarding the Nevada SBDC: The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada SBDC State Office at (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products\, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-doing-business-with-siemens-a-large-government-prime-contractor-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T131608
CREATED:20220119T200437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T200437Z
UID:10000179-1645263000-1645270200@nevadasbdc.org
SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nIn 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:\n• Reasons to Start/Not Start a Business\n• Business Opportunities\n• Business Plans\n• Financing Your Business\n• Marketing\n• Types of Business Organizations\n• Setting Up Your Business
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-32/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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