Nevada SBDC

Business Women's Initiative- Let's Catch Up
2021-03-11 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you a woman in business interested in addressing common business issues? It has been a year since we have been able to connect in person and we are relaunching our Business Women’s Initiative series. Join us to catch up, check in, and get going. This month we are meeting to hear from you and what you need! Help us decide what presentations you need this year.

This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Nevada Small Business Development Center, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center.

**You information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.**

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

Internet Security Webinar for Server-based Small Businesses
2021-03-10 15:00 - 16:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Organizational CyberSecurity Protection.
Protect Enterprise Assets on the Edge:
• Identifying Current Threats
• Inventory Potential at Home Targets
• Maximizing Security to the Cloud
• Monitoring Network Traffic
• Backup Methodologies
• Restoration Process
• Develop a CyberSecurity policy to help in a recovery
• Use the NIST Framework for Organizational CyberSecurity
• Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST 800)
Many small businesses close their doors after a cyber-attack for a variety of reasons: embarrassment, recovery costs, and privacy issues with customer information.
90 minutes towards cyber salvation.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-03-09 18:30 - 20:30
This webinar 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

Talleres de Marketing Que Funcionan Para Su Negocio- Los Fundamentos de Marketing
2021-03-04 15:00 - 16:00
Los elementos esenciales de promoción que no puedes darte el lujo de no conocer para tener éxito en tu negocio. El mundo ha cambiado y como tal, las estrategias para conectar con tus clientes también han cambiado. En la primera parte de esta serie, aprenderás a identificar las ofertas comerciales, sus fortalezas, sus desafíos, las oportunidades disponibles para sostener tu negocio y cómo llegar a tus clientes de manera profunda. Cubriremos los (4) Principios del Marketing y cómo estos han cambiado en un mundo tecnológicamente avanzado. Las empresas han cambiado, sus clientes también han cambiado y para sobrevivir en el mercado debes cambiar y adaptar tus estrategias para alcanzar el éxito.

Estate Planning: Part 3 of Mass Mutual Series on Exiting Your Business
2021-03-03 19:00 - 20:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
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 3: Ultimately, this workshop will culminate in discussing multiple future planning scenarios, including: • The difference between estate reduction, liquidity and equalization • The planning documents needed to leave a lasting legacy. It is never too early to start planning ahead!

Actions to Take to Be Competitive for Federal Contracts
2021-03-02 09:00 - 10:00
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to learn more about ten actions small business firms must take to be competitive for federal contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
So, you want to land one of those million-dollar government contracts, huh? So, do all your competitors. This webinar will identify the 10 actions small firms must consider if they want to do business with the federal government. This webinar will address not only the actions which should be taken but how these actions relate to competing, acquiring, and performing government contracts.
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

An Intellectual Property Guide for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
2021-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
An Intellectual Property Guide for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
The area of IP is as complex as it is important, especially for small business owners and entrepreneurs. There are cost-conscious, reasonable steps that can and should be taken by independent companies to add value to their business and to protect their creations, particularly in this era of online counterfeits and scams. This webinar will provide an introduction to protections available through patents, copyright, trademark, and trade dress as well as the benefits of intellectual property registrations and enforcement resources.

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

What is intellectual property and how it can benefit your business, protect your creative works
How to distinguish between patents, trade secrets, copyright protection, and trademarks as well as their scope, cost, and remedies
How to apply for and register copyrights, trademarks, and patents
Enforcement aids and resources to strengthen your intellectual property portfolio
How to navigate intellectual property challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

This webinar will be presented by Caleb L. Green, Esq. Caleb Green is an attorney in the Dickinson Wright Las Vegas office. His practice revolves around all aspects of intellectual property law. He assists clients with brand development and identifying protectable aspects of the clients’ products, services, and concepts. Caleb can be reached at (702)-550-4417 or cgreen@dickinson-wright.com. You can read more about Caleb here: https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/caleb-green?tab=0.

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

Making the Sale
2021-02-25 10:30 - 12:30
This workshop is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
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

The Top 5 PPP Myths, Busted
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
Do you think you aren’t eligible for PPP? Is there any money left? Join us for this one hour panel discussion to bust some major myths around PPP. Our panel is composed of experts from US Small Business Administration, and banking partners from Greater Nevada Credit Union, Meadows Bank, and US Bank.

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-02-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-02-20 09:30 - 11:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately, to delay starting your business, or to 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
Setting up your business

Where's the Contract? How to Do Business with the City of Las Vegas? (NV) Purchasing and Contracts
2021-02-23 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: Tressa Fernandez, Quality Assurance Administrator, City of Las Vegas Purchasing and Contracts &
Denise Marcella, Quality Assurance Administrator, City of Las Vegas Purchasing and Contracts)
After providing an overview about the Nevada PTAC, the speaker will discuss how to do business with the City of Las Vegas. 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.
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.

Effective Networking for Women in a Virtual World
2021-02-19 09:00 - 10:00
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Part of the Women Zooming Back to Business series, this networking and education workshop includes two 10-minute presentations and two 15-minute small group networking practice sessions with two different groups.
Topics include:

Tips to effectively network in today’s virtual world
the value of networking in building your personal and business brand and establishing contacts
ideas on succinctly yet effectively telling your story
and how to make a memorable impression and leave others wanting to know more.

Practice networking skills with hands on exercises to try some of these ideas.

Retirement Planning: Part 2 of 3 in Series on Exiting Your Business (Attend 1, 2, or all 3)
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Most business owners are in business to create a lifestyle for today and set up a lifestyle for their futures. Learning how to prepare for retirement is important when planning for exiting the business. In this workshop session, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.
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. In Part 2: Once clients have determined the next steps for their business and their business’ worth, they can start focusing on the next steps in their own lives. In this workshop session, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.

Project Management for Small Business - Part 2 - Successful Tools & Templates
2021-02-16 18:00 - 20:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In the second part of this two-part workshop continue learning Project Management best-practices, tools, and templates to start or expand your business or non-profit! Use proven methods and templates to successfully manage project schedules, tasks, people and potential business risks.
Continue learning specific ways to organize business projects and people.
In Part 2 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:
• Specific ways to translate your To-Do list into clear executable actions
• Practice using tools and templates to manage tasks, risks, and people
• Positive and negative impacts of scheduling dependent tasks; create a milestone schedule for your business
• Simple risk assessment; use easy risk mitigation tools to chart your risks
• Local and online resources
This two-part course is on successive weeks, and you must register for both.
You need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.

Project Management for Small Business - Part 1 - Prioritize, Plan & Organize
2021-02-09 18:00 - 20:30
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In the first part of this two-part workshop, learn to use Project Management best-practices to start or expand your business or non-profit. Learn proven ways to focus your goals and stream line your workload for greater small business success.
Every successful small business owner needs to understand basic Project Management concepts and tools.
In Part 1 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:
• Key success strategies for your business
• Five vital processes for every launch/growth project
• Proven methods to tame your long To-Do list, focus your goals and streamline your workload
• The difference between a start-up/growth project and every day operational work
• How to quickly chart, break down and execute your project. Create your own Project Charter.
• Ways to use the triple constraint triangle to keep your efforts balanced toward success
You must attend this session in order to attend Part 2. Be sure to register for both.

How to Start, Own, and Operate a Restaurant
2021-02-06 09:30 - 11:00
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Our experienced presenter is a successful restaurant owner and operator. He will review the many steps required to operate a restaurant, including: choosing a concept, developing a business plan, marketing including location, third party delivery, pros and cons of franchising, increasing sales and profits & operating with COVID restrictions. He will share insights from his own experiences.

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
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!
