Nevada SBDC

Succession Planning: Part 1 of 3 in Series on Exiting your Business (Attend 1, 2, or all 3)
2021-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business to a successor. This 3-part series developed by MassMutual and SCORE takes the business owner through the process of exit planning including the three related areas of succession planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.
The statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations are staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop, developed by MassMutual and SCORE, will help you plan for the next stage for your business, for yourself, and for generations to come.
Part 1: Succession Planning helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business, including:
• Knowing the value of the business
• Choosing and preparing the appropriate successor
• Having it all in writing
At the end of this workshop session, clients should be prepared for a variety of business exit strategies – both voluntary and involuntary.

Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series
2021-02-02 11:00 - 13:00
https://www.nativebiz.org/Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series
This a multi-session series.
Session #1 2/2/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST)
Session #2 2/3/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST)
Session #3 2/4/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST)
Session #4 2/5/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST)
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, we are hosting a series of free live online classes for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. This series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status. Due to the high demand for this free course, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Applicants will be kept on file and will be notified of the next scheduled series.
The Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing, branding, pricing, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store.
The live virtual Etsy series takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. You are expected to attend all four sessions. As a participant in the class, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy.

**This event series requires registration with the Nevada SBDC and an application for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process**

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

The Quality Control Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Service Contracts
2021-02-02 09:00 - 10:00
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to learn more about the quality control surveillance plan (QASP) for service contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
Bennie Gonzales of Supplier University has over 40 years of procurement experience as a Contracting Officer at Nellis AFB and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bennie is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), a Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition, contract administration, and/or proposal development. He currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers.

**This event series requires two registrations- one for Nevada SBDC and one for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process**

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

Making the Sale
2021-01-28 10:30 - 12:30
Do you need help making a sale to build success for your business?
Attend this workshop to learn selling skills to increase your ability to help people buy.
Attend this workshop and learn about:
• What’s your goal?
• Setting up your marketing effort to drive sales
• Help people buy instead of selling to them
• Effective selling skills
• Follow-through and follow-up

Nevada Entrepreneur Network Panel: The State of Entrepreneurship in Nevada
2021-01-27 17:00 - 18:00
Confirmed Panelists: Doug Erwin (EDAWN), Gina Bongiovi (Vegas Chamber), Lt. Gov Kate Marshal. Possible panelist: Patty Herzog (GOED)
Nevada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is still getting off the ground. So where do we go from here – and how do we get there? The panel will discuss the roles needed to build a robust, Battle Born community that supports our home-grown entrepreneurs and businesses. Join as we welcome an esteemed panel to discuss building a robust, battle born community that supports home-grown entrepreneurs.

Nevada Entrepreneur Network Panel: Start, Recover, Grow: How to Stay Strong and Navigate the Current Climate
2021-01-27 15:30 - 16:30
Confirmed Panelists: Jeff Saling (StartupNV), Rod Jorgensen (Nevada SBDC), David Ponraj (CEO of Startup Space) Moderator: Lily Shaw (Startup Space)
Join us for a discussion on how Nevada businesses can effectively start, recover, and grow in the current climate. Featuring Jeff Saling (StartUp NV), Rod Jorgensen (Nevada SBDC), and David Ponraj (StartUp Space), this experienced panel will leave you with a better understanding of how to move forward.

Tax Implications of CARES Funding for Businesses
2021-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
Tax season is upon us! Have you received PPP, EIDL, PETS, CRAG, NACO rural grants, and/or other grants that you are unsure how to report? Join us for a webinar led by Tim Nelson, CPA, CVA, CFE, President of Evans, Nelson, & Company, CPAs how to identify and report grants and loans on your tax documents correctly and how to know when you may need a CPAs assistance.
Tim Nelson is the Managing Partner and owner of Evans, Nelson, & Company. He wore many hats before deciding to serve the northern Nevada community. He has served as the CFO, CEO, President, and other levels of an executive for many companies, including a casino-gaming establishment, a high-tech NASDAQ company, and a frozen fruit company that was sold to Dole. Later, he ran an insurance and financial services group of companies before working as an executive for a private equity company. After his various adventures, he returned to northern Nevada with the goal of using the skills he learned in order to assist small Nevada companies to build and improve their businesses.

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

Nevada Entrepreneur Network Orientation
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
Looking for resources? Connect, discover, and scale with our new digital ecosystem. Discover how to effectively utilize the Nevada Entrepreneurial Network hub on Startup Space. We’ll discuss how to register and set up your profile, as well as an overview individual tools like the Resource Compass, Connect Now, Knowledge Center and more!

Where's the Contract? How to Do Business with Clark County (NV) Purchasing and Contracts
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and Nevada SBDC to learn more about government/public sector contracting — the virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada small businesses:
Learn About GOED’s Nevada PTAC & Some Useful Website Links for Local, State, and Federal Government Contracting
(Presenter: Adriane Garcia, MPA, CPPB – Acting Purchasing Manager, Clark County Purchasing and Contracts)
After providing an overview about the Nevada PTAC, the speaker will discuss how to do business with Clark County. The links that will be shared provide contracting opportunities, especially for Nevada companies looking to sell their goods and/or services to government agencies or government prime contractors whether they’re inside or outside of Nevada. With their procurement or purchasing budgets, these government-related organizations are still procuring goods and/or services and awarding contracts, in order to meet respective agency and organizational missions.
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
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.

Start Smart
2021-01-21 13:30 - 15:00
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?

Presented by: Jake Carrico, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center, and Tamera Brown, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center

Jake Carrico has worked with the Nevada SBDC since 2013. He currently works out of the Reno office, where he assists startups and existing small businesses with preparing business plans, preparing financial projections, buying and selling businesses, analyzing their historical financial statements, performing market research, creating marketing strategies, and navigating the startup process. Jake holds a BS in Economics and Finance along with an MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Tamera Brown has been a business advisor with the Nevada SBDC since 2010 and enjoys working with rural businesses and tribes. Tamera graduated with a MBA with a specialization in Marketing from Regis University in 2015. She possesses outstanding communication and organizational skills and enjoys collaborating with others to assist businesses. She is married with two daughters and two granddaughters in Colorado. When not counseling, Tamera loves to garden and enjoys white water rafting.

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

Costing, Pricing, and Break-Even
2021-01-20 18:30 - 20:00
Attaching a fair and accurate price tag to your products and services can be a tricky balancing act. It should come as no surprise that many business owners have an ongoing struggle with setting their pricing strategies.
This workshop will help you develop your pricing strategy for your product or service using market research, pricing models, and other pricing techniques. It will also help you determine if your prices are working for you in achieving break-even and profitability.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-01-16 09:30 - 11:30
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

Women Zooming Back to Business: The Values Gap
2021-01-15 11:30 - 13:00
Our values reflect what is important to us. They are a shorthand way of describing our individual and collective motivations. Together with beliefs, they are the causal factors that drive our decision-making. Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you, and what underlies your decisions are all connected to your values.
Leaders typically measure and manage outputs and outcomes. Outputs and outcomes are tangible and relatively easy to measure. Beneath the surface lie our values and beliefs – the components of our culture that make a real difference between success and failure. The values that are important to you at any moment in time are a reflection of your current needs and your unmet needs from the past. Some of our values change priority as we move through the different stages of psychological development; other values stay the same.
• Understand How Values Underpin Everything You Do
• Identify Values as Positive or Potentially Limiting (fear-based)
• Discover How Your Internal Drivers Determine All of the Results You Experience in Life
• Release Stress, Overwhelm, and Anxiety by Identifying Your Triggers
• Explore how your values are transmitted through your thoughts, words, behaviors, & actions
Join us to meet other women. The Zoom Link for this workshop will be provided you the confirmation email after you register. If you have any questions, please email us at info@scorelv.org.
We hope to see you there!

Regresa el programa de protección de empleados-PPP
2021-01-13 16:00 - 17:00
l Miércoles 13 de Enero a las 4 p.m. (Hora del Pacifico), la Oficina del SBA Nevada en colaboración con Nevada SBDC, UNR Extension, US Bank, Prestamos y Dream Springs CDFI organizará un seminario en línea del PPP- Programa de protección de Empleados. Conozca los detalles y como aplicar.
Toda la información compartida con Nevada SBDC es confidencial y no se compartirá con ninguna agencia federal.

Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning
2021-01-13 10:00 - 11:15
Join us to learn about Selling a Small Business and Succession Planning with Steven Ness from US Bank. We will provide an overview of your options of how to change ownership- selling, closing, or transferring your business, establishing your exit strategy through succession planning, and ensuring you are properly positioning your company for a transition.
Steven Ness has spent the last 17 years living and working in banking/finance in the Las Vegas valley. He is a Business Banking Development Consultant for US Bank and mentors business owners through SCORE. Steven enjoys giving back and volunteering in our community through his organization, Junior Achievements, Dress for Success, 3 Square, and CRCC. Steven has two children and started his own company in 2020 focusing on real estate consulting and development. In his free time, he enjoys playing poker.

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

Understanding Minority-Based Government Contract Certifications
2021-01-05 09:00 - 10:00
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to learn more about minority-based government contract certifications. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
Bennie Gonzales of Supplier University has over 40 years of procurement experience as a Contracting Officer at Nellis AFB and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bennie is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), a Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition, contract administration, and/or proposal development. He currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers.

**This event series requires two registrations- one for Nevada SBDC and one for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process**

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

Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Jennifer Wilson, Government Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC
( For info. about the Nevada PTAC, see its webpage: https://goed.nv.gov/programs-incentives/procurement-assistance-outreach/)

Learn about various program resources available to Veteran-Owned businesses in Nevada
The resources will help them compete for contracts at the federal government level, but also at the state and local government levels

Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and diversifying revenue sources.
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
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.

How to Sell your Product on the "Shop Made in Nevada" Website
2020-12-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for the “Shop Made in Nevada” ecommerce training with the Shop Where I Live team. You’ll learn how to register to sell, how to upload and maintain your products, and other technical aspects of this ecommerce based website.

Basics of Starting a Business
2020-12-12 09:30 - 11:30
This FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting your business or not start the business. We discuss:

Reasons to start/not start a business
Business opportunities
Business Plans
Financing your business
Marketing
Types of business organizations
and setting up your business.

Data Analysis for Small Businesses
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:30
Planning, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn basic business analysis tools for planning and operations, such as:

Market Analysis
Revenue and Expense Forecasts
SWOT
Profit and Loss
Cash Flow

Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19
2020-12-10 11:00 - 12:00
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 (because, aren’t we all?), or haven’t worked on your brand messaging before, you’ll find this material especially helpful!
Presented by Melissa Forziat. Melissa is a Seattle-based marketing speaker, consultant, and author. She works with small businesses to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, with her 2018-2019 schedule taking her to Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, DC, Texas, and as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered 47 workshops to over 1350 attendees in 9 US states and 2 countries, plus 37 webinars to over 1600 attendees, with collaborative partners in 11 US states.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit.

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

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2020-12-08 18:30 - 19:30
Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19, recognize the need for a business investment or are ready for a change, you may need to decide whether to keep the business and make the investment or growth or exit the business. Learn smart ways to weigh alternatives.

Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy for Business Resilience
2020-12-03 11:00 - 12:30
This workshop will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow the relationships with your audience and generate more sales. If you are planning to have a presence on Shop Nevada, this will be a great chance to learn how to leverage that presence to create more revenue and traffic. Even if you have no plans to use Shop Nevada, you will discover how to build more sales, referrals, and loyalty from your audience. Having a lead retention strategy is critical to have a profitable business! We will examine how to drive every conversation forward with the right calls to action to make your marketing efforts more efficient and effective. Mapping out your marketing strategy now will give you a leg up on the other side of this pandemic!
Presented by Melissa Forziat. Melissa is a Seattle-based marketing speaker, consultant, and author. She works with small businesses to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, with her 2018-2019 schedule taking her to Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, DC, Texas, and as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered 47 workshops to over 1350 attendees in 9 US states and 2 countries, plus 37 webinars to over 1600 attendees, with collaborative partners in 11 US states.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit.

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

Human Resources Changes During COVID
2020-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
Navigating the HR landscape in small businesses is complicated, now we have to follow new confusing laws, safety requirements and deal with unemployment fraud while facing unique workplace COVID situations. Melissa provides clarity for this murkiness with sustainable, useful HR tips.

Where's the Contract? How to do Business with the State of Nevada's Purchasing Division
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00
How to do business with the state of Nevada’s purchasing division
Presenter: Benjamin Miller, Management Analyst II, Purchasing Division, State of Nevada

After an introduction by the Nevada PTAC, Mr. Miller will discuss how to do business with his state government agency
The presenter has worked for the State Purchasing Division for over two (2) years
His first role in the Division was as a vendor administrator for the Division’s NevadaEPro system
He currently serves as the system administrator for the NevadaEPro system
For those wanting to learn about government procurements at the state level in our own state, please register for this webinar

Where’s The Contract” is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and diversifying revenue sources.
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
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.

Crece tu Negocio Inteligentemente
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:00
Date/Time:

Administracion Financiera: -Situación actual de la Pandemia
10/22/20
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM (PDT)

Como funcionan los Bancos y Que es un préstamo
10/29/20
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM (PDT)

Que es el FICO score y cómo manejar el Crédito De su Negocio
11/5/20
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM (PST)

Tipos de Préstamos Comerciales y requisitos para obtenerlos
11/12/20
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM (PST)

Planeando un Negocio exitoso: Plan de Negocio simple
11/19/20
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM (PST)

Point of Contact: Anabel Navarro (702) 606-4711

Esta usted invitado a los 5 seminarios en línea por Zoom Fecha : Oct 22, -Oct.29- Nov 5- Nov.12- Nov19
Es esencial para cualquier emprendedor conocer la parte financiera de su negocio y como conseguir fondos para este. Muchos negocios dejan de crecer o cierran después de algunos años por falta de recursos monetarios e información.
Inscríbete y aprende de los expertos y conoce como salir adelante en esta pandemia; la forma de pensar de los prestamistas; Como hacer un Plan de Negocios y más.
Este programa es presentado gracias al patrocinio de US Bank.
5 Sesiones semanales
Horario: 4:00-5:00 pm
Plataforma: Zoom

TEMAS Y FECHAS DE LOS ENTRENAMIENTOS
1.-Administracion Financiera: -Situación actual de la Pandemia para los Negocios, y sus finanzas. Oct. 22
2.-Como funcionan los Bancos y Que es un préstamo/ Oct. 29
3.-Que es el FICO score y cómo manejar el Crédito De su Negocio/ Nov. 5 (US Bank presenter)
4.- Tipos de Préstamos Comerciales y requisitos para obtenerlos/ Nov. 12 (US Bank presenter)
5.-Planeando un Negocio exitoso: Plan de Negocio simple / Nov.19

Start Smart
2020-11-19 13:30 - 15:00
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?

Presented by: Jake Carrico, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center and Tamera Brown, Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center
Jake Carrico has worked with the Nevada SBDC since 2013. He currently works out of the Reno office, where he assists startups and existing small businesses with preparing business plans, preparing financial projections, buying and selling businesses, analyzing their historical financial statements, performing market research, creating marketing strategies, and navigating the startup process. Jake holds a BS in Economics and Finance along with an MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Tamera Brown has been a business advisor with the Nevada SBDC since 2010 and enjoys working with rural businesses and tribes. Tamera graduated with a MBA with a specialization in Marketing from Regis University in 2015. She possesses outstanding communication and organizational skills and enjoys collaborating with others to assist businesses. She is married with two daughters and two granddaughters in Colorado. When not counseling, Tamera loves to garden and enjoys white water rafting.

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

Build a Smart Online Marketing Strategy in a Virtual World
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:30
Are you marketing your business online? Do you want to know how to get the most out of your placement in Shop Nevada, if you are using that platform? Let’s talk about how to market your business online in a way that will help you meet new leads, nurture them, and guide them straight into your sales funnel. In this session, we will explore the relationship between websites, Shop Nevada, blogs, social media, newsletters, and lead magnets and how to use them to drive traffic and convert more sales for your business. At this time when we are all living in a virtual world, using e-commerce wisely will bring resilience to your business.
Presented by Melissa Forziat. Melissa is a Seattle-based marketing speaker, consultant, and author. She works with small businesses to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, with her 2018-2019 schedule taking her to Arizona, Hawaii, Washington, DC, Texas, and as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered 47 workshops to over 1350 attendees in 9 US states and 2 countries, plus 37 webinars to over 1600 attendees, with collaborative partners in 11 US states.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit.

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

Where's the Contract? Small Business Certifications and Their Advantages
2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Small Business Certifications and their Advantages.
Presenter: Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC
For info about the Nevada PTAC, see its webpage: https://goed.nv.gov/programs-incentives/procurement-assistance-outreach/

The presenter is a former contracting officer with the U.S. federal government
The speaker will highlight some small business certifications and their advantages
Many small businesses have certifications to differentiate and distinguish themselves from the competition
Small businesses continue to use certifications as a way to market the business and to even look for prospective teammates
This is especially important during the ongoing pandemic

Where’s the Contract is a no-charge monthly training program designed to put Nevada businesses on the path to securing government contracts and diversifying revenue sources.
This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
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 person 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.
