Nevada SBDC

Where's the Contract? Let’s Learn About the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Business Certification, the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Business Certification, Etc.
2021-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
The Nevada PTAC-led webinar will feature David Eclips, DBE Liaison Officer (Clark County Department of Aviation, McCarran International Airport), who has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and helps Nevada businesses interested in DBE certification with his public sector leadership and know-how

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about the DBE and ACDBE business certifications and more directly from the source! Whether or not your business is interested in government contracting or whether or not your business is pursuing the aforementioned certifications, do come learn about these available resources in your community that are here to help! There may be some information shared that can apply to and strengthen your business or even one that you might know within Nevada.

“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.

Where's the Contract? The Nevada PTAC and Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE) Working Together to Help Nevada Manufacturers
2021-11-03 13:00 - 14:00 | 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
The Nevada PTAC-led webinar will feature NVIE’s Mary Arbutina, Project Manager, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and helps manufacturers with her manufacturing and industrial consulting expertise; she helps to deliver comprehensive, proven solutions to Nevada manufacturers to fuel growth and advance both Nevada and U.S. manufacturing

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview presentation, learn about the NVIE organization via its own presentation — whether or not your business is interested in government contracting or whether or not your business is a manufacturer, do come learn about these available resources in your community that are here to help! There may be some information shared that can apply to and strengthen your business or even one that you might know within Nevada.

“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.

Data Analysis for Small Business
2021-10-30 09:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Planning, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn how to analyze your Market, your competition, revenue and expense forecasts, cash flow and profit and loss. Ask questions as we walk you through the basics of:
• Why Data Analysis is important
• Data Collection tools and resources
• Data Analysis for Business Planning with examples
• Data Analysis for Business Operations with examples
You will be provided with a copy of the slide deck which contains useful examples and links to data sources and templates that will help you Plan, Start, and Run a successful business.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Patent Basics
2021-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Learn about the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications in this patent basics session. A USPTO expert will demystify the patent process, including the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided.
Stephen (Steve) Koziol is the Acting Regional Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office and oversees outreach operations for all the USPTO regional offices. Mr. Koziol joined the USPTO in 2007 as a patent examiner, and has managed teams of examiners in the computer graphics and digital imaging fields. Prior to his move to the West Coast, Mr. Koziol worked in the Rocky Mountain regional office of the USPTO in Denver, CO, where he led the design and implementation of various intellectual property outreach and education programs. He has also focused on the development of patent-specific programs within the USPTO, including the Post-Grant Outcomes program, AIA First Inventor to File implementation, AIPLA Partnering in Patents, and patent operations cost and fee modeling.
Mr. Koziol received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

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

Is Your Business Prepared For Exit?
2021-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
If selling your business to a third party is part of your exit strategy you need to view your business through the eyes of a potential buyer. Fixing up your business and getting it ready to show so that you get the best possible price is a process that takes some time (generally 3 – 5 years). In this class we will review the 8 value drivers and the steps that you can take to maximize your value.
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.

Business Valuation
2021-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Owner’s estimates of the value of their business are often way off. Learn what to include when making decisions on expansion, financing, sale or merger opportunities, or seeing where your business fits in your industry, assessing your “real world” financial condition, or making smart choices to enhance the value of your business.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Made in Nevada Connections
2021-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | High Mark Distillery, 4690 Longley Ln., Suite 28, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Join us for the second Made in Nevada Connections networking event for food manufacturing, beverage, and agriculture professionals in Northern Nevada. Made in Nevada and the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) are hosting this recurring FREE networking event for Northern Nevada businesses this October, with another event for Southern Nevada being scheduled. Businesses can become Made in Nevada members for free at this event.

AGENDA
• Made in Nevada and the NDA will provide welcome and introductions.
• Made in Nevada member and High Mark Distillery owner and Master Distiller Felicia Keith-Jones will discuss challenges of owning a craft distillery and pivoting to stay open during the pandemic.
• Made in Nevada member and CEO of Life Tastes Good, LLC will discuss the challenges of the pandemic for a bakery and trying to open multiple new locations.
• Connect with other Nevada businesses during the networking block.

Creating Loyal Brand Champions - Your Roadmap to Making Sales Easier
2021-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Shaundell Newsome is a two-time SBA Award winner, author and Founder of Sumnu Marketing.
Newsome credits his combined military, hospitality and entrepreneurial experience for three decades of success in innovation.
In Shaundell’s career he has been involved in the development of stealth and drone technology, Station Casinos Boarding Pass Program and his very own Twelve Steps of Marketing which is the title of his book.

Time to Find Your BAIL Team
2021-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Got tons of questions, but not sure who to ask? Do you feel like you have to do everything yourself? Let us help BAIL you out. A BAIL team is an acronym that stands for a banker, accountant, insurance agent, and a legal team. Having a BAIL team behind you will make your business work for you instead of the other way around. We are going to have a BAIL panel discussion, join us to learn about the benefits of having a BAIL Team and how to find one that works for you. This month we are also joined by a Commercial Broker to answer all your lease/purchase/lease to purchase questions.
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, MJ Huffman, CPA, CFE and Stockholder of Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C, and Suzette Wheeler, Commercia Broker with Signature Real Estate Group.

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.
Suzette Wheeler is a commercial broker for Signature Real Estate Group. She has been advising business owners and investors in real estate lease and purchase strategies since 2004. Suzette actively invests in real estate in the Las Vegas valley. She earned her Master of Business Administration from UNLV and is a life long resident of Las Vegas.
Noe Gonzalez is Senior Business Advisor and Outreach Liaison for Prestamos CDFI. As a Senior Business Advisor, Noe provides with advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs in diverse areas such as operations, marketing, finance, basic accounting and logistics. Noe also provides with insight and guidance to small business owners that are in the process of obtaining a loan or certain types of grants and forgivable loans for their business. As a part of the Liaison Prestamos team, he works closely with both internal and external partners and organizations to provide with financial and operational educational support to the small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the diverse communities on which Prestamos CDFI has presence.

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-10-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event will be 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

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2021-10-14 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the 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.

Taller de impuestos para pequeños negocios
2021-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Este taller proveerá información para ayudar a nuevos y existentes pequeños negocios a comprender y cumplir con sus obligaciones sobre sus impuestos federales. El taller cubrirá requisitos básicos, usted aprenderá los sistemas de registros , los ingresos y deducciones del negocio, los diferentes tipos de entidades legales y a contratar personas que viven en los Estados Unidos que no son ciudadanos americanos.

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

Cyber Security Made Simple for Small Business
2021-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Small businesses are a favorite target of cyber criminals — cyber-attacks were up 424% in 2018. Many small businesses close the doors after a cyber-attack for a variety of reasons: embarrassment, recovery costs and privacy issues with customer information. Find out how to protect your business from cyber-attacks and develop a cybersecurity policy to help in a recovery.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

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

Where's the Contract? What Small Businesses are Experiencing in Government Contracting Pursuits During the Pandemic
2021-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 Small Business Development Center (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
This webinar is presented by Joan C. Rueben, NCMA Fellow, Director, Nevada PTAC, GOED

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about what other businesses are generally experiencing when it comes to pursuing government contracting and subcontracting opportunities during the pandemic — please email the PTAC with your general experiences by no later than October 6th (email address: procurement@diversifynevada.com); for anonymity purposes, the PTAC will not be including the name of your business in the presentation slides

“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.

Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
2021-10-06 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 Small Business Development Center (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
This webinar is presented by Terry C. Savage, Government Contracts Advisor, Nevada PTAC, GOED

After an about 10-min. PTAC overview, learn about PTAC program resources to help your business compete for government contracting opportunities

“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 Small Business Development Center.

Federal Government Contract Changes
2021-10-05 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 what to do if changes are made to your government contract. This webinar series is open for any business owner, regardless of Native status.
If you are successful in being awarded a service or construction contract, the probability is high a change will be made to your contract. During this webinar you will learn of the different type of changes, rights and responsibilities of the parties, as well as when a change is not authorized or when a change is not legally executed and the consequence on both you and the government.
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.

Business Entity Formation Legal Aspects of Forming a Business in NV
2021-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Legal Business Entity Formation in Nevada A local attorney explains the details of forming your business. ● Look at federal and Nevada laws governing business entities ● Compare basic business entity structures, such as: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations (S-Corp, C-Corp treatment), LLC and basic tax discussion of the types of entities ● What business licenses might you need? State & Local Please note that this class is not a substitute for legal counsel, and the presenters will not provide legal advice. If you need help with a particular legal issue, you should contact a licensed attorney.
There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Nevada Entrepreneur Network Southern Nevada Launch
2021-10-04 16:00 - 21:00 | Virgil’s BBQ, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join the Nevada SBDC and other Business Resource Organizations on Monday, October 4th at Virgil’s BBQ on the LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas to celebrate the launch of Nevada Entrepreneur Network!
Come grab a drink, watch the Las Vegas Raiders, and learn how the new Nevada Entrepreneur Network can help guide you in your business journey!
This event is designed to feel like what NEN would be like if you could walk around inside, meeting and talking to local business resources and like-mined entrepreneurs.
Agenda:
4pm – Early-bird networking, some business resource partners will be setting up during this time
5pm/before MNF kickoff – welcome message and overview of NEN mission
5:15pm – Networking
6:45pm/MNF halftime – NEN presentation and demo of platform
7pm – Networking
8:45 – Closing remarks

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This workshop is geared toward business owners who are facing the important question as to what’s next for their business. It may be disruption from COVID 19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner.
Some points to consider:
With all the market disruptions are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s new world?
Is your industry and your business declining or growing?
How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs?
What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change.
There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Project Management for Small Business Part 2
2021-10-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Use proven methods and templates to successfully manage project schedules, tasks, people and potential business risks. You must have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.
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.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

Intellectual Property 101
2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover the following topics:

What is the USPTO?
An overview of intellectual property types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP
How to get started in protecting your intellectual property.

Stephen (Steve) Koziol is the Acting Regional Director of the Western Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office and oversees outreach operations for all the USPTO regional offices. Mr. Koziol joined the USPTO in 2007 as a patent examiner, and has managed teams of examiners in the computer graphics and digital imaging fields. Prior to his move to the West Coast, Mr. Koziol worked in the Rocky Mountain regional office of the USPTO in Denver, CO, where he led the design and implementation of various intellectual property outreach and education programs. He has also focused on the development of patent specific programs within the USPTO, including the Post-Grant Outcomes program, AIA First Inventor to File implementation, AIPLA Partnering in Patents, and patent operations cost and fee modeling.
Mr. Koziol received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

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

Made in Nevada en español
2021-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Servezah, 1301 S. Commerce St. #130, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
¡Acompáñanos el 29 de septiembre de 5:30pm a 7pm en el local Servehzah Bottle Shop para el evento ‘Made in Nevada en español’, para conocer otros emprendedores del estado de Nevada! Vengan a convivir y a aprender sobre los programas gratuitos ofrecidos por Nevada SBDC. ¡Descubre lo que puede hacer “Made in Nevada” por tu negocio y conoce a otros emprendedores en tu comunidad! Nos vemos allí!
Join us on September 29th from 5:30p – 7p at Servehzah for ‘Made in Nevada in Spanish’, a networking event specifically for Spanish speaking business owners in Nevada! Come have a drink, eat some food, and learn about the free programs offered by the Nevada SBDC. Discover what Made in Nevada can do for your Nevada business and meet like-minded entrepreneurs in your community! See you there!

Business Model Canvas
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Preparing a business plan may seem like an overwhelming task, but the Business Model Canvas (BMC) can make the process less stressful.
The Business Model Canvas is a one-page business plan that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format – and help get you on track to start your business.
In this webinar, we will explain the BMC and how to use it to develop a full business plan, if needed in the future.
In this session, you will learn:

Why to use the BMC versus a traditional business plan
The main points of the BMC
Updated tips and strategies for creating a BMC
How to create value and build a new business

There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

Project Management for Small Business Part 1
2021-09-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
In the first part of this two-part workshop, learn to use Project Management best-practices, tools and templates to start or expand your business or non-profit. Starting and/or growing a business is a project, or many smaller projects. Note – you must register for both parts 1 and 2.
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 streamlines 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.

This two-part course is on successive weeks, and you must register for both.
There will be a $15 fee for this training event.

3 Secrets to Creating a High-Performing Remote Team
2021-09-23 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Working from home can be tough for some, but even harder when you are trying to keep a sense of team comradery. Join us to learn about how to create a high-performing remote team and set your team up for success. Inspiring Company Culture (ICC) is a professional development and business consultancy dedicated to helping individual leaders and entrepreneurs achieve their business goals.

Brenda Batista is the Founder of Inspiring Company Culture where she helps leaders transform their work environments to be places where everyone is heard, valued, and appreciated. Brenda is an expert in establishing high-performing teams and helping business leaders eliminate the bottlenecks that are limiting their growth.
For the past 25 years, Brenda has focused on performance improvement and how the power of teams helps sustain business results. She helps teams engage and align with desired business outcomes through coaching and consulting engagements.
Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering, a Masters in Health Administration, and a Juris Doctorate.

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

Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
2021-09-22 17:30 - 19:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
This workshop is geared toward business owners who are facing the important question as to what’s next for their business. It may be disruption from COVID-19, recognizing the need for a business investment or as a business owner you are ready for a change. Regardless of the reason, a decision is needed as to whether to keep the business and make the investment for growth or exit the business. This is a difficult question to answer and requires careful consideration as to the best go forward path for the business and you as the business owner. Some points to consider: With all the market disruptions are you able to pivot the business to thrive in today’s new world? Is your industry and your business declining or growing? How can you quantify your business and your personal future financial needs? What do you want for your future? Status quo, retirement, a career change.
There will be a $15 fee for this webinar.

You and Your Uncle Sam Tax Implications of Business Types
2021-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Learn the legal obligations to report your business income and expenses. What records are required and which expenses are and are not deductible?
What are the rules for:

Deducting various business expenses, such as business meals
Home office expenses and auto expenses, as well as the record keeping requirements for each.
Various ways to keep your records.
The difference between CPAs and EAs (Enrolled Agents)
Why an EA may be the right choice for you.

Compare the tax advantages and disadvantages of various entity types: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, Partnership and Corporations. Complete a ledger exercise comparing the estimated tax liability of a hypothetical company reporting as a Sole Proprietorship vs. an S Corp.
There will be a $15 fee for this event.

Basics of Starting a Business
2021-09-18 09:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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, to delay starting your business, or to 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

Marketing Basics
2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals and objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets.
The workshops will cover effective and strategic utilization of pricing, promotion, product planning, distribution, and marketing on the internet to give you a competitive edge.
In this workshop you will learn:

Strategic marketing: How to plan for success
Your operating environment: Know your constraints
Market research: Who is your customer and where is your target market?
Relationship marketing: Customer relationship management
Advertising and public relations: How do you make yourself and your product known?
Pricing strategies: Are you providing value to your customer and still making a profit?

There will be a $15 fee for this event.
