Nevada SBDC

Begin with the End in Mind
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Starting a business and selling a business have more in common than you think! Join us to learn about what you can do today to build a healthy transferrable business for the future. We want to help you avoid costly errors in building your business and managing some risks that can harm your potential. We will share current statistics about selling your business, we will show you how business buyers think and reveal 3 things that you can do now that will make your business more enjoyable to own today and more sellable when it is time in the future. Join Kathryn Guthrie, Business Broker with the Liberty Group of Nevada, Inc. to begin with the end in mind.
Kathryn Guthrie brings more than 16 years of entrepreneurial experience to her role as broker and is committed to assisting small business owners successfully transition their businesses to the next generation of ownership. After selling Real Property Management Sac-Metro in June of 2019, Kathryn used her time, talent, and energy to become a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and to obtain certification as a Value Builder Advisor. Her services as a coach have been used to compliment the transaction services that she provides as a business broker. She is currently the managing broker for The Liberty Group of Nevada, Inc., a successful business brokerage in Reno, Nevada that offers services to buyers and sellers.

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

Y ahora, ¿cómo vendo yo mi producto? Marketing en Pijama. Curso de Marketing avanzado. Parte 4
2021-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Marketing en Pijama: la Revolución Digital, los Online Marketplaces y el poder del Social Media.
Mónica Marful es Co-Fundadora y CEO de Fredesvinto LLC y Consultora Senior de Marketing y Comunicación desde su consultoría monicamarful.wordpress.com. Además es especialista en venta en online marketplaces con más de 10 años de experiencia.

Deciphering a Solicitation To Become More Competitive for Government Contracts
2021-06-01 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to better understand solicitation requirements for government contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
To become both efficient and effective in reviewing a solicitation, you must have a well-grounded ability to understand the document’s sections, information communicated within those sections and whether or not you’ve responded to solicitation requirements. This webinar will focus in on the Request for Proposal (RFP) which is one of three types of solicitations issued by the government. The webinar will breakdown the primary sections of the RFP, identify what you should expect to find and where you should place emphasis when developing your response.
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 with a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

COVID, Employees, and Vaccines, Oh My!
2021-06-02 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
It has been over a year since our lives have changed due to COVID, but what are your rights and responsibilities as business owners as things return to some normalcy? Do you have a potential plan for COVID spikes in the future? What should you know about encouraging your employees to get the vaccine? Join us to discuss your rights and responsibilities in this new environment and the vaccination rollout.
Chris Belmont holds a PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute, and a SHRM-SCP (senior certified professional) from the Society for Human Resources Management. She spent over 30 years in the restaurant business and holds an FDA approved credential to train food service managers on preventing the spread of food borne illness as well as infectious diseases. She is an active member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Boards of the Water Street Business District Association, as well as the Southern Nevada Society for Human Resources Management. As a consultant, she provides HR support as well as leadership and organizational health training and workshops to her clients.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Four Crucial Ingredients for Successful Marketing Campaigns
2021-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Whether you just started your business, or you’ve been a hot success for a while, this FREE workshop will touch on how you can apply a winning formula to all of your marketing campaigns and take your business to the next level.
Learn how Ntooitive Digital, a Las Vegas-based Inc. 5000 company, applies a practical methodology to yield the best marketing results and ROI. We’ll discuss how you too can incorporate the same formula to generate success for your business.
Hint: It starts with a solid foundation and clear goals established at the outset!
We’ll discuss the four crucial elements for successful marketing (what we like to call the “4C Methodology”):

Conversion: Specify KPI goals
Channel: Omnichannel execution of products
Creative: Ensure creative align with KPI
Compute: Bring together datasets that showcase results and guide investment in growth of KPI

Every campaign must first be approached by determining the conversions you’re seeking to accomplish, followed by identifying the ideal channels to reach the right audiences. It is then imperative to develop the best creatives possible that are aligned with conversion metrics to invoke action. Finally, technology allows measurement of conversion on any channel, enabling marketing and sales teams to use the same computed data.
This cyclical process and approach allows your organization to uncover optimization opportunities that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while driving measurable sales conversions.
In this workshop, you’ll receive a crash course in:

The four crucial elements that make for successful digital marketing
Conversion and channel options, including industry best practices
Linking creative assets to measurable outcomes
Ways to leverage data to capitalize on KPI outcomes
How to strategically maximize the impact of each campaign

Led by Brian Kokes, general manager of agency services, this is a webinar that will help you make the most of any marketing campaign!
As a veteran sales and operations leader with over 30 years experience, Brian’s track record of fostering mutual alignment in pursuit of key business objectives makes him a core asset to clients and the Ntooitive leadership team. In his role as General Manager of Agency Services, Brian is responsible for the success of Ntooitive’s digital marketing agency customers and driving growth through local, national, and affiliate sales teams. Brian most recently was vice president of digital sales and operations at Tribune Publishing.
Funded in part through Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Capital Market Opportunities
2021-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Seeking capital can seem like a daunting task. How do you know if this is the right type of capital for you? Are you marketing yourself to the correct audience and have the right material to share? Capital markets are financial markets that bring buyers and sellers together to trade stocks, bonds, currencies, and other financial assets. Tony Drexel Smith and his team have developed three specific tools to serve enterprises seeking capital: The Situation Analysis™, TASASS™ and the TASASS Score™, and the Transaction Analysis™. Join us to feel confident in diving into the capital market and better understand what you bring to the table.
Tony Drexel Smith is a Managing Director at US Capital Global specializing in due diligence and underwriting. Mr. Smith has over 25 years of business development experience, serving an average of 50 clients annually across 22 industries. Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has focused on serving small to medium enterprise business owners, start-up entrepreneurs and the business capital community by developing and executing professional-grade business finance documentation, venture underwriting service and valuations. Mr. Smith is the author of several business development books. He is a veteran of foreign wars, USMC 1988-1993, during which he earned numerous commendations, awards, ribbons, and medals.
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
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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 business*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about PTAC program resources to help your business compete for government contracting opportunities. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendee’s schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.

Made in Nevada - Virtual BizBash
2021-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us on June 9th for Made in Nevada’s first ever Virtual BizBash! While we’re sad we can’t see you in-person, we’re excited to be able to connect all of Nevada for the first time.

Hear Made in Nevada business owners Todd Koren (Love Shop Give, Las Vegas) and Scott Coleman (Glory Cloud Coffee, Reno-Sparks) discuss how they’ve pivoted their business to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, then break out into small groups or randomized one-on-ones to meet like-minded Nevada business folks from across the Silver State.

BizBash is all about establishing connection, building community, and sharing ideas in an effort to create Battle Born opportunity and solidify the “shop local” message in Nevada.

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2021-06-10 08:30 - 10:00, 2021-07-08 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Nevada Small Business Development Center, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center.
**Your 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.

Financial Management
2021-06-15 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us to learn more about financial management from the FDIC Money Smart program with Steven Ness from US Bank.
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 with US Bank and also a mentor to business owners through SCORE, a national non-profit organization. Steven enjoys giving back and volunteering in our community through his organization, Junior Achievements, Dress for Success, 3 Square and CRCC. Steven has two young children and started his own company in 2020 focusing on real estate consulting and development. In his free time he enjoys exploring the joys of life with his children.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where's the Contract? Common Misconceptions in Government Contracting
2021-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about small business misconceptions, proposal misconceptions, and subcontracting misconceptions. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!

“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.

Grow with Google- Ponga su Negocio en las Búsquedas y Mapas de Google
2021-06-16 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Explore Google Mi Negocio, una herramienta gratuita para empresas que desean conectarse con clientes en el buscador de Google y Mapas.
En este taller aprenda cómo:
+ Crear y registrar su perfil de negocio en Google
+ Cómo manejar su información a través del buscador y mapas de Google
+ Cómo conectarse con clientes potenciales a través de Google Mi Negocio

Sobre el presentador:
Israel es un experto de mercadeo y entrenador con una pasión por ayudar a emprendedores y pequeños negocios.
A Israel le encanta mantenerse al tanto de todo lo nuevo en el mundo digital, tendencias en el mercado y tecnologías emergentes. Israel es proponente de crear una marca y estrategia de mercadeo digital con el cliente siempre en mente.
Por los últimos 15 años, Israel ha trabajado en varios puestos dentro del sector público y privado y a través de diferentes industrias – incluyendo el Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeños Negocios (SBDC), La Asociación de Cafés Especiales, Constant Contact y otros programas de computación para el comercio en línea.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Grow with Google - Make Your Website Work for You
2021-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals.
In this webinar we’ll cover:

What type of design works best for your organization
How to create a website that drives toward your business goals
How to make your website more search-friendly on Google

We’ll also introduce you to free Google tools that can all help you improve the likelihood that your ideal customer will find your website on Google.
Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend.

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

Business Formation 101
2021-06-23 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
As you start your business, have you ever questioned if you created the right legal structure for your business? Should you be an S-Corp or C-Corp? Join us for a Business Formation 101 discussion to learn about the most common business structure for small businesses, factors (legal and tax) to consider when selecting a business structure, and common mistakes.
This panel discussion will be hosted by Rachel Flores, Business Advisor with the Nevada SBDC and our panel is comprised of Sarah Morris, Attorney and CEO of Morris Law Center and MJ Huffman, CPA, CFE and Stockholder of Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C.
Sarah A. Morris co-founded Morris Law Center with Brian Morris in 2015. Sarah regularly appears in both State and Federal Court in Nevada. Prior to founding Morris Law Center, Sarah gained a broad range of experience at several law firms. This experience includes working for a well-known national insurance defense firm, as well as a boutique California based firm focused on mortgage banking.
Mary Jennifer Huffman (MJ) has been part of the Tompkins & Peters team since 2007 and became the Tax Department Manager in 2013. Admitted as a Stockholder in 2017, MJ uses her knowledge and experience in accounting and taxation to provide exceptional service in the areas of entity structure, QuickBooks system design and consulting, and tax compliance, planning and preparation for clients internationally and nationwide.

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

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what a capabilities statement document is, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Nevada SBDC.

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what a capabilities statement document is, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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 in diversifying revenue sources.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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 (800) 240-7094 to make arrangements. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Steps to Building Strong Business Credit
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us to learn more about steps you can take to build a stronger business credit from the FDIC Money Smart program with Steven Ness from US Bank.
Steven Ness has spent the last 17 years living and working in banking/finance in the Las Vegas valley. He is a Business Banking Consultant with US Bank and also a mentor to business owners through SCORE, a national non-profit organization. Steven enjoys giving back and volunteering in our community through his organization, Junior Achievements, Dress for Success, 3 Square and CRCC. Steven has two young children and started his own company in 2020 focusing on real estate consulting development. In his free time he enjoys exploring the joys of life with his children.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Generating New Leads on a Budget
2021-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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. Building word of mouth and 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 Forziat is a Southern California-based marketer, speaker, consultant, and author. She teaches small businesses how to market on a budget and helps them execute their marketing strategies, in addition to working with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, and her national and international speaking schedule has taken her as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered over 120 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees.
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? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada 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*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about PTAC program resources to help your business compete for government contracting opportunities. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (or Nevada PTAC) and the Nevada SBDC.

The Difference Between Fixed and Cost Types of Government Contracts
2021-07-06 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project, join us to learn about the difference between fixed and cost types of government contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
For the firm new to federal acquisition, all contracts may appear alike. However, there are to major families of contracts, Fixed and Cost Reimbursement. This webinar will explore these two families and the major differences between the two as well as the major corresponding business infrastructure elements that a firm must possess to be successful under each type.
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.

Costing, Pricing and Breakeven
2021-07-07 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
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 profitability.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Where's the Contract? Common Misconceptions in Government Contracting
2021-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit business, especially the small businesses*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about small business misconceptions, proposal misconceptions, and subcontracting misconceptions. Presentation by Jorge Ramirez Armenta, Govt. Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-07-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This event 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 your 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.

COVID, Vaccines, and Masks in the Workplace, Oh My!
2021-07-13 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Businesses are being flooded with accommodation requests from vaccinated and unvaccinated employees. What are your rights and responsibilities as business owners as things return to some normalcy? Do you have a plan for potential COVID spikes due the Delta variant in the future? What should you know about encouraging your employees to get the vaccine? Join us to discuss your rights and responsibilities in this new environment and the vaccination rollout.
Chris Belmont holds a aPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute, and a SHRM-SCP (senior certified professional) from the Society for Human Resources management. She spent over 30 years in the restaurant business and holds an FDA approved credential to train food service managers on preventing the spread of food borne illness as well as infectious diseases. She is an active member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Boards of the Water Street Business District Association, as well as the Southern Nevada Society for Human Resources Management. As a consultant, she provides HR support as well as leadership and organizational health training and workshops to her clients.

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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
and Setting Up Your Business

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what a capabilities statement document is, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendees’ schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.

Creating Your Most Profitable Marketing Strategy
2021-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In this session, we will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow relationships with your audience and generate more sales. If you are planning to have a presence on Shop Made in 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 Made in 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 Forziat is a Southern California-based marketer, speaker, consultant, and author. She teaches small businesses how to market on a budget and helps them execute their marketing strategies, in addition to working with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes, presentations, workshops, and webinars, and her national and international speaking schedule has taken her as far as New Zealand! To date, she has delivered over 120 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees.
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.

Digital KLT (English Version)
2021-07-15 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Understanding and learning how to build, know, like, and trust is one of the most important skills small businesses need to successfully attract clients and build relationships.
This presentation will provide an overview of KLT, intergenerational communications, social media, and the sales process. It will help participants understand:

What is KLT?
The generations and their relationship with technology
How they use technology and social media to express themselves
Generational differences in communication etiquette
The connection between generational differences in communication, decision making, and how it relates to the sales process.

Maria C. Hall is a business coach, entrepreneur, and former sales executive. She worked over 15 years in the insurance industry where she owned and operated her agency and served as a consultant for Allstate. Her work with entrepreneurs began when she partnered with a local chamber to develop a series of workshops and programs designed to assist businesses with the start-up process. As a business advisor/coach, she specializes in sales training, strategic planning, cash flow analysis, marketing, pricing strategy, employee engagement, and conflict management.
Ms. Hall graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. She is a professional Path Certified Coach, Licensed Trainer, National Training Team Member, and a Certified Startup Expert-Top 6 Business Coach. A native of Havana, Cuba, she speaks fluent Spanish. A self-described personality assessment and generations junkie, she loves reading leadership development and business books in her spare time as well as cooking, doing yoga and anything beach related.

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

Where's the Contract? Creating a Winning Capabilities Statement
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED’s) Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), Procurement Outreach Program (POP) and the Nevada Small Business Development center (SBDC) to learn more about government/public sector contracting – these virtual presentations, which are presented at no charge, are designed for Nevada for-profit businesses, especially the small businesses*:
*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

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what is a capabilities statement document, its five key components, and how they’re utilized. Presentation by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

In order to accommodate prospective webinar attendee’s schedules, and to provide the maximum opportunity for attendees to ask questions, this webinar will be conducted live on different days and timeframes. Please join one!
“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.
Regarding the Nevada PTAC: This procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency.
Regarding 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 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.
This webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations, i.e., the Nevada PTAC and the Nevada SBDC.
