Nevada SBDC

Crece tu Negocio Inteligentemente
2020-11-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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

Profiting with Partnership - Marketing in a Pandemic
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
Small businesses can exponentially increase their marketing power without exponentially increasing your marketing budget. Learn how to find allies in marketing and how you can collaborate with them for best results. Partnership marketing can work for almost any type of business. Find out how it can make a difference in your bottom line and what to do next to use this as a marketing tool for your business during 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.

How to Sell your Product on the "Shop Made in Nevada" Website
2020-11-05 09:00 - 10:00
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.

Where's the Contract? Harnessing Publicly-Available Business Intelligence and Data for Federal Government Contracting
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: John Rice, Government Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC (For information about the Nevada PTAC, see its page: 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 share publicly-available websites or tools that businesses can access for free.
Federal Government contractors, prospective federal government contractors, etc., glean the sites or tools for valuable information
Companies gather the data for strategic and other purposes when pursuing lucrative contracts with a variety of government agencies
This specific webinar focuses on the federal government level

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.

Start Smart
2020-10-21 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 abut 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.

Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19
2020-10-07 11:00 - 12:00
Do you want to get more sales from the marketing you do? Learn the fundamental rules of pinpointing your brand and defining your target markets so you can maximize your marketing. Throughout this pandemic, many businesses have pivoted, pivoted back, or shifted their audience. Let’s talk about how to do that in a way that will keep your business moving forward! 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.
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

WEBINAR: Basics of Starting a Business
2020-09-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2020-09-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-20 14:00 - 16:00
This FREE 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
and setting up your business.

Start Smart
2020-09-24 13:00 - 14:30
Start Smart with Nevada SBDC!
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 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.

WEBINAR: Costing, Pricing and Break-Even
2020-09-23 19:00 - 21:00
Learn about strategies to set product pricing, how costs behave and break-even analysis.

Employers Rights and Responsibilities in the age of COVID-19
2020-09-22 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar will provide valuable information from a SHRM-SCP certified HR professional on when you have to pay employees who miss work due to Covid-19, the payroll tax deferment, employers’ rights, and other developing information related to the pandemic. To submit your questions before the meeting, please email cbelmont@Leadership.Guru
Chris Bellmont is a certified DiSC Trainer. Chris also holds a PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute, and a SHRM-SCP from the Society for Human Resources Management.

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

WEBINAR: Marketing Basics
2020-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
This presentation outlines the general marketing principles and terminology; as well as their application to small businesses.

Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
2020-09-16 14:00 - 15:00
Presenter: Jennifer Wilson, Goverment Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC
(For information about the Nevada PTAC, see its webpage)
For this webinar, let’s learn about various program resources available to Veteran-owned businesses in Nevada. The webinar is designed to make attendees aware of program resources, etc., to help them compete for contracts at the federal government level, but also at the state and local government levels.
Register as soon as possible for this webinar, but by no later than 9/14/2020.
“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.

Where's the Contract? National PTAC Day Webinar
2020-09-16 11:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC), a national organization
Please note this is a national APTAC-led event; this is not a PTAC-led event. To celebrate the annual National PTAC Day, all businesses are invited to join government marketplace experts from around the country for a fun, interactive, and enlightening event! Hosted by APTAC, participants will have a chance to test their knowledge of the federal government marketplace while hearing top tips from PTAC counselors/advisors from across the country. Businesses with all levels of government contracting experiences are welcome to participate in this free event.
Register as soon as possible for this webinar, but by no later than 9/14/2020.
“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 Win at Social Media during a Pandemic!
2020-09-09 11:00 - 12:00
Are you marketing a business on social media? Do you have a tight budget? Learn how to build a powerful online presence and community for your business and how to do it in a way that will be sensitive and responsible during this time of COVID-19. We’ll cover organic methods of growing your audience and your brand that are critical for social media marketing success whether you have an advertising budget or not.
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 Association.

WEBINAR: Basics of Starting a Business
2020-08-29 09:30 - 11:30
This FREE 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
and setting up your business

Small Business Renaissance - Session 4
2020-08-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join this discussion about diversity & inclusion in the business landscape. How will YOUR business be reborn in today’s market?

About this Event

Sumnu Marketing and the Urban Chamber of Commerce have developed a series of webinars designed to bring community and business leaders together to discuss diversity and inclusion in Nevada.
3.3 million small businesses have gone out of business permanently since COVID-19. Black and brown companies have the highest numbers of closures (40% Blacks and 32% for Hispanics), and now is a great time to unite our resources to empower and develop a network of healthy, REBORN small businesses in Nevada.
We’ll discuss the barriers, solutions, resources, and opportunities for success in the months and years to come!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with community liaisons, public officials, government entities, and other small and minority business owners, where we’ll cover topics, including:
• How to shape diversity & inclusion moving forward
• The effective resources/tools for success
• How your company can be REBORN in today’s market
Be a part of the discussion that will IMPACT the future of small businesses!

Where's the Contract? SBIR Program
2020-08-19 14:00 - 15:00
The U.S. Federal Government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Which May Result in Contracts and/or Grants for Nevada’s Small Business Innovators.
Presenter: Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC
In this webinar, we will examine the variety of business opportunities, such as contract and/or grant opportunities, associated with the federal government’s SBIR program that are available to small businesses. The program is for our nation’s small business innovators that can be, depending, awarded contracts and/or grants for a variety of research-related areas with different federal government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and its service branches, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and so on.
As we know, government/public sector-related contracts and/or grants that small businesses win allows them to grow by creating jobs, retaining jobs and helping to contribute to Nevada’s diversified economy, especially during these challenging economic times.
Register as soon as possible for the above webinar, but by no later than 8/18/2020.
“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.

WEBINAR: Basics of Starting a Business
2020-08-15 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 or not start a business
Business opportunities
Business plans
Financing your business
Marketing
Types of business organizations
and setting up your business

Small Business Renaissance - Session 3
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:00

WEBINAR: Business Model Canvas
2020-08-12 15:00 - 17:00
Explore a technique to help you test and validate key aspects of your business so that you can more easily develop a full business plan.

Where's the Contract? How Siemens (a Large U.S. Federal Government contractor) and Your Company Can Together Pursue Federal Projects/Business in Southern Nevada
2020-08-04 14:00 - 15:00
Presenters: Representatives from Siemens
After a Nevada PTAC representative provides a brief overview about the PTAC, representatives from Siemens will present on how Siemens, a large U.S. federal government contractor, and your company can together pursue federal government-level projects/business in Southern Nevada. Siemens has a local office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Whether your company already sells goods and/or services to and has a contract with any federal government agency, a federal government prime contractor, a subcontractor at any tier to a federal government prime contractor, etc., it’s important that your business join the webinar to hone business development skills, which can make the difference between a company having a robust contract “pipeline” or not.
Please register no later than 8/3/2020
“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.

Where's the Contract? How Siemens (A Large U.S. Federal Government Contractor) and Your Company Can Together Pursue Federal Projects/Business in Southern Nevada
2020-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
Presenters: Representatives from Siemens
After a Nevada PTAC representative provides a brief overview about the PTAC, representatives from Siemens will present on how Siemens, a large U.S. federal government contractor, and your company can together pursue federal government-level projects/business in Southern Nevada. Siemens has a local office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Whether your company already sells goods and/or services to and has a contract with any federal government agency, a federal government prime contractor, a subcontractor at any tier to a federal government prime contractor, etc., it’s important that your business join the webinar to hone business development skills, which can make the difference between a company having a robust contract “pipeline” or not.
Please register no later than 8/3/2020.
“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.

WEBINAR: Small Business - Cyber Security Awareness
2020-07-30 13:00 - 14:00
Help businesses understand and determine their cyber security risks, and provide resources to recognize and address those risks.
Presented by Eric Henry, Owner of Cornerstone Consulting LLC. With over 30 years of experience in cooperate leadership, business and land development, Eric’s focus is to improve operations both for-profit and non-profit organizations, helping them to recognize and build strategic alliances, and leading tactical planning and marketing activities to sustain and maximize their business market share.

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

Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
2020-07-30 09:00 - 10:00
Join us on July 30th for our free digital workshop ‘Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely’.
Co-hosted by the Connected Commerce Council, Grow With Google, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, you’ll learn how to update critical business information online, keep customers informed, conduct virtual meetings, and access important files from anywhere.

WEBINAR: Project Management for Small Business - Part 2 - Successful Tools & Templates
2020-07-25 10:00 - 12:00
Successful Tools & Templates
Want to drive more clients to your business? Learn techniques every successful business owner must use to create a digital marketing campaign:

A great brand
A targeted website
and proven internet techniques.

Included:

What is effective digital marketing?
SEO basics
Directories and search engines
Social media
Email marketing
and more!

You must have attended Session 1 on July 18th. BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH.
