Nevada SBDC

Marketing to the Third Sector: Federal, State, and Local Governments
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Learn how to market your products and services to Government entities.
Topics include:
1) Find out how to organize and manage a GSA Approved vendor and utilize set-aside programs available.
2) Could your firm use surplus GSA equipment like cell phones and computers or vehicles?
3) Find out how you can register for funding for startups through government programs such as the USDA Grant Programs.
4) Examples of Requests for Proposals for any kind of business by the online portal by the US Government. Why sell one item when the bid is usually for over 100 units.
To register for the online version of this training event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where's the Contract? Nevada APEX Accelerator Overview, Some of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Latest Initiatives, and How the Nevada APEX Accelerator Can Assist Small Business Liaison Officers (SBLOs)
2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus what SBLOs need to know and how the Nevada APEX Accelerator can help
Presented by Nathan “Nate” Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada APEX Accelerator

“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 APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] (note: see the updated webpage at https://goed.nv.gov/programs-incentives/procurement-assistance-outreach/ to become a client and follow us on the updated LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com): This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
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 APEX Accelerator and the Nevada SBDC.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | 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

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-03-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, 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
To register for an online version of this training event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Dia de los SBDC - Sesión en español
2024-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Launchpad, 112 S. Water St. Room 121, Henderson, 89015, United States
El Día de los SBDC es una celebración nacional que reúne a clientes, asesores y recursos para pequeñas empresas de SBDC para socializar y aprender. ¡Ven y aprende sobre lo que el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas tiene para ofrecer! ¡este evento es imprescindible para los emprendedores de Nevada!

Las pequeñas empresas son creadoras de empleo e innovadoras. Apoyar su
formación y crecimiento, impulsa nuestra economía y hace que nuestras comunidades sean más saludables.

SBDC Day 2024 - Reno
2024-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Schussboom Brewing Co., 12245 S. Virginia St., Reno, 89511, United States
Join us for Celebration of our Small Business Clients & Advisors! SBDC Day is a national celebration bringing together SBDC clients, advisors, and small business resources to mix, mingle, and learn. Come and grab some great local food & drink and learn about what the Small Business Development Center has to offer. First 10 attendees are eligible for a FREE professional headshot taken on-site!

Small businesses are job creators and innovators. Supporting their formation and growth moves our economy forward and makes our communities healthier. The America’s SBDC network is the nation’s proven, cost-effective, and accredited network focused on small businesses — America’s job creators.

Marketing to the Third Sector: Federal, State and Local Governments
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Learn how to market your products and services to Government entities.
Topics include:
1) Find out how to organize and manage a GSA Approved vendor and utilize set-aside programs available.
2) Could your firm use surplus GSA equipment like cell phones and computers or vehicles?
3) Find out how you can register for funding for startups through government programs such as the USDA Grant Programs.
4) Examples of Requests for Proposals for any kind of business by the online portal by the US Government. Why sell one item when the bid is usually for over 100 units.
To register for an online version of this training event, please use this link.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2024-04-02 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
We will be discussing Marketing 101.
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.**

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Start Smart
2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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?

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

CyberSecurity Post Pandemic for Small Business and Home
2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Post Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators.
2023 Small Business Cyber Issues Include:
1. Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities
2. Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic
3. IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks
4. Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks
5. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today
6. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists
7. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever
8. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective
9. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming as component of cyber security
10. Cyber Cold war Security Perspectives
To register for the online version of this event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden, 89423, 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

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, 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
To register for the online version of this event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States

Making the Sale
2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Do you need help making a sale to build success for your business?
Attend this workshop to learn selling skills to increase your ability to help people buy.
Attend this workshop and learn about:
• What’s your goal?
• Setting up your marketing effort to drive sales
• Help people buy instead of selling to them
• Effective selling skills
• Follow-through and follow-up
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.

Construction 1.0 Workshop
2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Nevada Small Business Development Center and UNLV’s Office of Economic Development are hosting a 6-week in-person course providing insight on several Construction marketing topics. You will be given the firsthand opportunity to listen to professionals and connect with business advisors and experienced contractors, for additional guidance and support on how to obtain contracts, marketing and capability statement guidance.
Session #1 4/24/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #2 5/1/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #3 5/8/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #4 5/15/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #5 5/22/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #6 5/29/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
George Garcia joined the SBDC team eager to share his expertise with the southern Nevada business community. George is a highly committed and dynamic mentor, providing solutions in the area of Business Financing, Business Planning, Organizational Management, Leadership, Developing top-performing teams, Succession Planning and Franchising. To best identify the needs of business owners, George leans on his 26+ years of experience managing for some of the most respected financial institutions, including US Bank, Citibank, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. His business motto: “You can have everything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want” Zig Ziglar
George believes in a balance between work and family. He has a beautiful wife and three great children. As a family, they enjoy traveling, watching classic movies and having a full discussion on their favorite part and why. Personally, he enjoys golf, bowling, grilling and planning their next family vacation.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Construction 2.0 Workshop
2024-04-25 17:00 - 18:30 | 8400 W. Sunset Rd #300, 8400 W Sunset Rd #300, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Nevada Small Business Development Center and UNLV’s Office of Economic Development are hosting a 6-week in-person course providing insight on several Construction marketing topics. You will be given the firsthand opportunity to listen to professionals and connect with business advisors and experienced contractors, for additional guidance and support on how to obtain contracts, marketing and capability statement guidance.
Session #1 4/25/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #2 5/2/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #3 5/9/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #4 5/16/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #5 5/23/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
Session #6 5/30/2024 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (PDT)
George Garcia joined the SBDC team eager to share his expertise with the southern Nevada business community. George is a highly committed and dynamic mentor, providing solutions in the area of Business Financing, Business Planning, Organizational Management, Leadership, Developing top-performing teams, Succession Planning and Franchising. To best identify the needs of business owners, George leans on his 26+ years of experience managing for some of the most respected financial institutions, including US Bank, Citibank, Bank of America and Wells Fargo. His business motto: “You can have everything you want in life if you will just help enough other people get what they want” Zig Ziglar
George believes in a balance between work and family. He has a beautiful wife and three great children. As a family, they enjoy traveling, watching classic movies and having a full discussion on their favorite part and why. Personally, he enjoys golf, bowling, grilling and planning their next family vacation.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Business Model Canvas
2024-04-27 09:30 - 11:00 | 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
To register for the online version of this event, please use this link.

5 Steps to Legally Protect Your Business
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Learn how to legally protect (and set up) your business through business contracts, website compliance, licensing, and protecting content, so you can confidently grow your business.
Lindsay Wheeler is a native Nevadan who obtained her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nevada, Reno in the field of international business. In 2007, Ms. Wheeler then obtained her Juris Doctorate at Lincoln Law School in Sacramento before returning to the Reno/Tahoe area. She went on to obtain her MBA in 2018.
Ms. Wheeler was a judicial law clerk for the late Honorable Judge Robert H. Perry at the Washoe County Second Judicial District Court for two years and worked as an extern with Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry. Ms. Wheeler has also worked at the Nevada State Legislature as a Senate Judiciary Committee secretary for the 2013 Legislative Session.
Ms. Wheeler loves to provide people with legal knowledge and education on how to create and protect their businesses.

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

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2024-05-07 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
We will be discussing Social Media 101 with Kaitlin Young of Electrikk Digital.
Kaitlin Young is the CEO and co-founder of Electrikk Digital, a boutique social media agency based out of Sparks, Nevada. Kaitlin has been shaping the world of social media for 15 years. She holds a master’s degree in Interactive Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno, and she’s not just a practitioner but also an educator who has taught social media classes through the university’s extended studies program. Known for her compelling keynote speeches, Kaitlin has addressed audiences across North America and Europe, sharing her insights into digital storytelling and its impact on sectors ranging from non-profits to tourism. Alongside her husband and business partner, Kyle, she specializes in organic social media marketing, bringing stories to life online.
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.**

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Adam’s Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, 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
To register for an online version of this training event, please use this link.

CyberSecurity Post Pandemic for Small Business and Home
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Post Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators.
2023 Small Business Cyber Issues Include:
1. Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities
2. Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic
3. IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks
4. Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks
5. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today
6. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists
7. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever
8. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective
9. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming as component of cyber security
10. Cyber Cold war Security Perspectives
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-05-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, 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
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.

Health Insurance Hacks: Slash Your Costs, Save Big, Stress Less!
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Health insurance is the most expensive – yet least understood – benefit (outside of salaries & wages) offered by employers. This lack of understanding can often lead to higher healthcare costs – for businesses and employees alike.
Using simple & real-life examples, learn the “hacks” – strategies & tools – to slash your costs, save big, and stress less.
This training is for anyone who:

Offers health benefits to their employees.
Purchases insurance for themselves…and their families.
Is covered under someone else’s health plan.
Is considering offering/purchasing coverage.

Daniel Sherer and Lance De Peralta are the founders of Kauzmo LLC, a Nevada-based company dedicated to helping social impact organizations (or SIOs) – both non-profit & for-profit groups – serve their clients & communities at their absolute best.
They offer:

Workforce Management & Productivity
Training & Development
Analytics
Consulting

Their specialty – and the focus of today’s training – is healthcare.
Health insurance, in particular.
Daniel Sherer
Daniel Sherer has over 40 years of experience in the information technology field, including 25 years in healthcare.
Daniel received training in Information Systems from the United States Air Force and was the top graduate in his NCO Leadership class. Throughout both his military and civilian career, Daniel has continued both formal and situational training.
Lance De Peralta
Born and raised in Hawaii, Lance De Peralta was a 2022 Cohort Fellow of the state’s “Movers & Shakas” program – an innovative cultural immersion program where a select group of participants from around the world had the unique opportunity to:

Learn about Hawaii’s people & culture.
Network – both within the program and with local civic & business leaders.
Serve the community.

Lance has over 20 years of healthcare experience. His career in healthcare began in 2001 – by “accident” – having worked in the Finance Division of a large Northeast insurance carrier, both as a contractor and a full-time employee.
In 2011, Daniel and Lance crossed paths while working at a healthcare technology company in California. They were recruited and hired to help grow the company’s “Payer” Division – an organization dedicated to Employers, Insurance Carriers, and the Gov’t. – into a multi-million-dollar business.
Thereafter, Daniel and Lance started and operated a healthcare consulting business for several years before deciding to switch their focus toward SIOs – all the while determined to share their knowledge of healthcare to a broader audience.
Their dedication to service – inspired, in part, by their families – is Kauzmo’s driving force.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Start Smart
2024-05-22 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
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?

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Bankable for the Small Business with Greater Nevada Credit Union
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you ready to discuss how to be a better bankable business? It’s not just about having enough profits, assets, and liquidity for qualification, what about your credit? We’ll be covering some best practices to improve your bankability, personal credit vs business credit, and more training opportunities ahead! Join us to be the best version of your business when heading to the bank asking for funds.
Presenters:
Kristin Stowe is the Commercial Services Manager at Greater Nevada Credit Union. With seventeen years in the financial industry, she is also an Accredited Cannabis Banking Professional who has guided GNCU’s cannabis banking efforts.
Chris Holland is a Commercial Business Development Specialist and Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) at Greater Nevada Credit Union. Most recently, he managed the business relationships for their Carson City partners including Carson Tahoe Health; Western Nevada College, and the State of Nevada.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Hacking the Human: A Discussion with Industry Experts on Cybersecurity.
2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, 300 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
This event is hosted by Vanderson Cyber Group.
Join us for this event where panelists will delve into the world of cybersecurity and human vulnerabilities. Learn from industry experts as they share insights on how to protect yourself in the digital age. Get ready to explore the latest trends in cyber threats and understand the importance of cybersecurity awareness in our everyday lives. Don’t miss this chance to equip yourself with knowledge that can safeguard your digital presence.
A Nevada SBDC advisor will be on this panel along with other cybersecurity experts!
Registration for this event is $47.

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2024-06-04 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
We will be discussing Franchising. More information to come.
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.**

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
