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SUMMARY:Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details to come. \nThis series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Nevada Small Business Development Center\, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center. \n**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner\, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.** \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/strengthening-entrepreneurial-women-monthly-meeting-13/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064900
CREATED:20220620T192517Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have your business plan and strategic plan? Wait\, are they the same!? Nope! Join us to discuss the unique elements needed for your strategic plan and the benefits to having one along with your business plan. “Success is about understanding when to move forward\, when to hang back and when to dodge. A strategic plan for your company is one of the best ways to ensure that every move you make gets you closer to your business goals.” (forbes.com) \nSydonie Neysmith is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Black Swan Consulting\, Inc\, a management consulting firm with locations in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida\, and Reno\, Nevada. She helps busy entrepreneurs with developing strategies to scale their business and prepare them for gaining access to capital and government contracts. Her life mission is to assist women entrepreneurs in managing their financials and position themselves for success. \nSydonie has over 20 years of experience developing budgets\, forecasts and strategic planning\, for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. She has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and an MBA from the Huizenga School of Business\, Nova Southeastern University. Mrs. Neysmith is a Certified Business Consultant and an adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nSince the founding of Black Swan\, Sydonie has grown her company’s reputation for providing unsurpassed customer service by focusing on her clients’ needs with a keen sense for consistency and exceptional quality of services. She has always been motivated to provide unmatched support to women\, minority\, and veteran-owned businesses; and since the pandemic\, her company has provided technical assistance to over 150 small businesses nationally that have been impacted by COVID-19. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/strategic-planning-for-small-business-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064900
CREATED:20220816T193333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T205211Z
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SUMMARY:Click & Mortar
DESCRIPTION:How local retailers can use their storefront to lift e-commerce sales and vice versa. Learn what an “omni-channel” approach is\, how to create a customer journey based on experience and convenience\, what in-store strategies to use to turn retail customers into online customers and vice versa! \nWe will cover: Omni-channel approach\, creating a customer journey\, turning retail customers into online customers\, incentivizing online customers to make in-store purchases \nCherie Edilson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Member Marketplace Inc.\, a company that creates and manages e-commerce marketplace platforms for communities. Member Marketplace unifies local businesses through an online portal\, enabling customers to discover and shop local businesses. As a small business owner herself\, Cherie has experience in selling her own products locally and via online outlets\, as well as learning from small businesses across the US in helping them sell their products online. In her free time\, Cherie stays busy with her husband\, four school-age children\, and two rambunctious shihtzus Buddy and Lucy. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/click-mortar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T064900
CREATED:20220819T192540Z
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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. \nWe 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-59/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Market Your Business
DESCRIPTION:A three-week course on small business email\, social media\, and promotional marketing. There is a $25 fee for this event. \nWeek 1: 9/20 10:00 AM EMAIL MARKETING: Learn what (and who\, where and why) email marketing is\, how to build and work within a creative email marketing framework\, how to measure your success (and do more of what’s working)\, how to use email leads for (Meta) Facebook advertising\, and the ULTIMATE spam trigger list. \nWeek 2: 9/27 10:00 AM SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Learn how to make the most of your social media\, how to determine which channels you should be on\, what to post and how to say it\, new platform features like :”Reels”\, and tips for each of the top social media platforms. \nWeek 3: 10/4 10:00 AM PROMOTIONAL MARKETING: Learn what promotional marketing is\, where and how to create and market your promotion\, how to analyze your results to learn\, iterate and repeat! \nCherie Edilson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Member Marketplace Inc.\, a company that creates and manages e-commerce marketplace platforms for communities. Member Marketplace unifies local businesses through an online portal\, enabling customers to discover and shop local businesses. As a small business owner herself\, Cherie has experience in selling her own products locally and via online outlets\, as well as learning from small businesses across the US in helping them sell their products online. In her free time\, Cherie stays busy with her husband\, four school-age children\, and two rambunctious shihtzus Buddy and Lucy. \nEric Nelson has held many roles in the consumer marketing world in the past 12 years: directing and project-managing digital marketing efforts for full-service advertising agencies\, advising creative strategy for clients across multiple industries\, and teaching master’s-level courses on various marketing topics. Prior to this\, Nelson applied his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism as a reporter\, designer and copy editor at numerous Iowa-based newspapers. When he’s not behind a desk\, he enjoys time with his wife\, two young daughters and golden retriever. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-market-your-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T090000
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SUMMARY:Where are all the workers?
DESCRIPTION:Previously titled Hiring for the Holidays – Where are the workers? \nThe Applied Companies Presents\, “Where are all the workers?”. Join us as we discuss the current employment landscape and workforce changes. Gain insight into how to assess your businesses’ needs\, different ways to recruit\, and retention strategies. \nTopic Outline: \n\nAssessing Business Needs\nCurrent Employment Landscape\nWorkforce Changes\nWays to find Employees\nRetention Strategies\n\n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/hiring-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Information,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T110000
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Celebrating National PTAC Day! - A Panel Discussion with the Nevada PTAC Team
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and Nevada 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  \nThe Nevada PTAC-led webinar lead by Nevada PTAC \n\nNevada PTAC overview\, then hear about\, as a minimum\, the federal government’s goal of increasing the share of contracts awarded to small disadvantaged businesses to 15% by 2025\, and how every fed. govt. agency is currently assessing available tools to increase opportunities for small businesses and traditionally underserved entrepreneurs\, so that they can compete for contracts; also\, be sure to bring your  general government contracting questions for the PTAC team!\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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-celebrating-national-ptac-day-a-panel-discussion-with-the-nevada-ptac-team/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T120000
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SUMMARY:Use YouTube To Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to tap into the power of YouTube. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this session\, we will explore understanding different video formats\, how to set up a YouTube channel and how to make creative videos that help you achieve your business goals. Led by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/use-youtube-to-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
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