Nevada SBDC

Where's the Contract? State Government Contracting Opportunities in NV on NevadaEPro
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 (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

Nevada PTAC overview, then see a sampling of contracting opportunities in Nevada EPro presented by Nate Jackson, Deputy Director, Nevada PTAC

“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.

Basics of Starting a Business
2022-11-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-09-10 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

Childcare Effects on Workplace
2022-11-10 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us as we discuss a major barrier to workforce participation and how to overcome it. We will discuss current employer and employee childcare related issues and gain insight on how your business can help support your employees, no matter your business size. Research shows that employers who provide family-friendly policies and benefits retain existing talent, attract new talent, and experience improved productivity.
The Employer Childcare Development Program supports Nevada businesses, of all sizes, with a free consultation to take a deep dive into how they support their staff’s family obligations and work/life balance. Let us help you decide which options are right for your business. Using our 5-step process, we will help you design a plan to support your employees and be competitive in attracting and retaining talent. The program is funded through American Rescue Plan Act.
Patty West is the Employer Childcare Development Coordinator at the Children’s Cabinet, helping explore childcare supports and solutions for businesses. Patty has over 23-years of experience in the childcare field, including family engagement and management. Patty and her husband, Jeff, have resided in Nevada for 16 years, where they raise their two sons. Patty, a working mom, has experienced the stress of finding quality care for her two son’s first-hand. She looks forward to the impact the Employer Childcare Development Program will have on businesses, employees and families in Nevada.
Since 1985, The Children’s Cabinet’s mission has been to keep children safe and families together by providing services and resources that address unmet needs through a unique and effective cooperative effort between the private sector and public agencies in Nevada.

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2022-11-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-10-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-09-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-09-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States

Strategies for Becoming a Government Contractor
2022-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Each year, federal, state, and local governments award billions of dollars in prime and subcontracts for goods and services. The path to government contracting is competitive and can be overwhelming, but let’s discuss strategies for becoming a government contractor and how this very lucrative business sector can help your business grow. We’ll cover the overall roadmap to becoming a government contractor and things to consider when doing business with the government.
Sydonie Neysmith is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Black Swan Consulting, Inc, a management consulting firm with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Reno, Nevada. She helps busy entrepreneurs with developing strategies to scale their business and prepare them for gaining access to capital and government contracts. Her life mission is to assist women entrepreneurs in managing their financials and position themselves for success.
Sydonie has over 20 years of experience developing budgets, forecasts and strategic planning, for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. She has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and an MBA from the Huizenga School of Business, Nova Southeastern University. Mrs. Neysmith is a Certified Business Consultant and an adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Since the founding of Black Swan, Sydonie has grown her company’s reputation for providing unsurpassed customer service by focusing on her clients’ needs with a keen sense for consistency and exceptional quality of services. She has always been motivated to provide unmatched support to women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses; and since the pandemic, her company has provided technical assistance to over 150 small businesses nationally that have been impacted by COVID-19.

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

Intro to Google Ads
2022-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us and learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. You will learn how to create an account and set up an ad campaign, how to write ads that are more likely to help you achieve success, how to understand the difference between Google Smart Campaigns and Ads expert mode. 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.

Marketing Your Business from the Driver's Seat
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Learn five marketing rules you can use in business to put yourself in a position of power. Marketing is all about sharing your message, and understanding the psychology of how you present the message is critical to making the impact you want. This presentation shows you how to set yourself up for success in business using five techniques that show your strength, help you adapt to different personality types in the sales process, and put you in the driver’s seat.
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 180 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees. Before starting Melissa Forziat Events and Marketing, Melissa’s career involved roles with the Olympic Winter Games, Rugby World Cup, and the US Olympic Committee.
Melissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget.

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

Sell Products Online With Google’s eCommerce Tools
2022-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
In this presentation, you’ll learn some of the best ways to sell your products online. Topics covered include how to showcase your products on your Google Business Profile, how to list your products for free across a variety of places on Google using Google’s Merchant Center and how to link your Merchant Center account to your existing e-commerce store (such as a Shopify store.) Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a presentation every small business owner should attend.

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

Cyber Risks in 2022
2022-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.
2022 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. Multi-factor authentication is becoming a foundation for login security: what is next?
6. Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today
7. Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists
8. Insider threats are more prevalent than ever
9. Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective
10. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming core component of cyber security
Find out how to use this punch list to protect your startup from cyber threats. Major infrastructure is at risk in a global orbit, so is every small business. Major targets include water systems, power plants, media centers (TV, Internet, Radio), and logistics.
Part of your startup business plan should include the cyber security plan.

Basics of Starting a Business
2022-10-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-09-17 09:30 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States

Succession Planning - Developing an Exit Strategy
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
What happens when you are ready to leave your business? Are you going to sell, close or hand the business to successors? Join us to discuss the steps that may be best when you are ready to move on. We’ll talk about how to establish an exit strategy which includes the actual succession plan, transfer of ownership, and paying taxes.
Walter Carey:
With a business consulting backgorund and 20 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Walter helps entrepreneurs and families prepare for the future.
Carlos Ortega:
Carlos Ortega has over 19 years of banking and financial services experience. As a business banking specialist, he understands that all business owners have different needs and finding a tailor-made solutions and recommendations is essential to help business customers thrive in our community.
Sidney Taylor:
Sidney Taylor is originally from Houston, TX. He is married to his beautiful wife Sharday and have two amazing kids name Sydney and Sebastian. Prior to banking, Sidney owned an insurance agency for 6 years. Sidney has over 15 years of financial industry experience.

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

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2022-10-13 08:30 - 10:00, 2022-09-08 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Details 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.**

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

EmployNV for Small Businesses
2022-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Step-by-step introduction to utilizing EmployNV features for recruiting and labor market information
Training itinerary outline:

Overview of how we can assist the business community
Introduction to EmployNV
Logging in
Posting a job
Virtual recruiter
Resume searches
Labor Market information
Questions

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

Financial Fraud
2022-10-05 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Learn the basics of Financial Fraud and keep your business safe.
In today’s world fraudsters abound. Learn techniques to keep your small business safe from the most common schemes.

¿A Donde se fue mi Dinero? Networking y Aprendizaje en el Mes de La Hispanidad.
2022-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Francessca Acai Bowls and Coffee Shop, 10090 S Eastern Ave SUITE 100, Henderson, NV, 89052, United States
NevadaSBDC Y tu amiga Anabel Navarro, te invitan a nuestro próximo evento en español, presencial.
Apolinar Ibarra, exitoso Emprendedor y dueño de 26 localidades del restaurant “Don Tortaco” te explicara su técnica para manejar los números de tu negocio. Entender cómo hacer un presupuesto de Gastos o inversión para tu negocio, es esencial para cualquier negocio exitoso.
Además, Asiste y convive con otros emprendedores.
Evento Gratuito y en Español.
Lugar: Restaurant, Franccesca Acai Bowls and Coffee Shop
Direccion: 10090 S Eastern Ave, Henderson NV 89052
Fecha: Martes, Septiembre 27, 2022
Hora: 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Use YouTube To Grow Your Business
2022-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Join us and learn how to tap into the power of YouTube. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. In this session, we will explore understanding different video formats, how to set up a YouTube channel and how to make creative videos that help you achieve your business goals. 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.

Where's the Contract? Celebrating National PTAC Day! - A Panel Discussion with the Nevada PTAC Team
2022-09-21 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
The Nevada PTAC-led webinar lead by Nevada PTAC

Nevada PTAC overview, then hear about, as a minimum, the federal government’s goal of increasing the share of contracts awarded to small disadvantaged businesses to 15% by 2025, and how every fed. govt. agency is currently assessing available tools to increase opportunities for small businesses and traditionally underserved entrepreneurs, so that they can compete for contracts; also, be sure to bring your general government contracting questions for the PTAC team!

“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 are all the workers?
2022-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Previously titled Hiring for the Holidays – Where are the workers?
The Applied Companies Presents, “Where are all the workers?”. Join us as we discuss the current employment landscape and workforce changes. Gain insight into how to assess your businesses’ needs, different ways to recruit, and retention strategies.
Topic Outline:

Assessing Business Needs
Current Employment Landscape
Workforce Changes
Ways to find Employees
Retention Strategies

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

How to Market Your Business
2022-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
A three-week course on small business email, social media, and promotional marketing. There is a $25 fee for this event.
Week 1: 9/20 10:00 AM EMAIL MARKETING: Learn what (and who, where and why) email marketing is, how to build and work within a creative email marketing framework, how to measure your success (and do more of what’s working), how to use email leads for (Meta) Facebook advertising, and the ULTIMATE spam trigger list.
Week 2: 9/27 10:00 AM SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: Learn how to make the most of your social media, how to determine which channels you should be on, what to post and how to say it, new platform features like :”Reels”, and tips for each of the top social media platforms.
Week 3: 10/4 10:00 AM PROMOTIONAL MARKETING: Learn what promotional marketing is, where and how to create and market your promotion, how to analyze your results to learn, iterate and repeat!
Cherie Edilson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Member Marketplace Inc., a company that creates and manages e-commerce marketplace platforms for communities. Member Marketplace unifies local businesses through an online portal, enabling customers to discover and shop local businesses. As a small business owner herself, Cherie has experience in selling her own products locally and via online outlets, as well as learning from small businesses across the US in helping them sell their products online. In her free time, Cherie stays busy with her husband, four school-age children, and two rambunctious shihtzus Buddy and Lucy.
Eric Nelson has held many roles in the consumer marketing world in the past 12 years: directing and project-managing digital marketing efforts for full-service advertising agencies, advising creative strategy for clients across multiple industries, and teaching master’s-level courses on various marketing topics. Prior to this, Nelson applied his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism as a reporter, designer and copy editor at numerous Iowa-based newspapers. When he’s not behind a desk, he enjoys time with his wife, two young daughters and golden retriever.

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

Click & Mortar
2022-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
How local retailers can use their storefront to lift e-commerce sales and vice versa. Learn what an “omni-channel” approach is, how to create a customer journey based on experience and convenience, what in-store strategies to use to turn retail customers into online customers and vice versa!
We will cover: Omni-channel approach, creating a customer journey, turning retail customers into online customers, incentivizing online customers to make in-store purchases
Cherie Edilson is the CEO & Co-Founder of Member Marketplace Inc., a company that creates and manages e-commerce marketplace platforms for communities. Member Marketplace unifies local businesses through an online portal, enabling customers to discover and shop local businesses. As a small business owner herself, Cherie has experience in selling her own products locally and via online outlets, as well as learning from small businesses across the US in helping them sell their products online. In her free time, Cherie stays busy with her husband, four school-age children, and two rambunctious shihtzus Buddy and Lucy.

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

Strategic Planning for Small Business
2022-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Do you have your business plan and strategic plan? Wait, are they the same!? Nope! Join us to discuss the unique elements needed for your strategic plan and the benefits to having one along with your business plan. “Success is about understanding when to move forward, when to hang back and when to dodge. A strategic plan for your company is one of the best ways to ensure that every move you make gets you closer to your business goals.” (forbes.com)
Sydonie Neysmith is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Black Swan Consulting, Inc, a management consulting firm with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Reno, Nevada. She helps busy entrepreneurs with developing strategies to scale their business and prepare them for gaining access to capital and government contracts. Her life mission is to assist women entrepreneurs in managing their financials and position themselves for success.
Sydonie has over 20 years of experience developing budgets, forecasts and strategic planning, for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. She has a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and an MBA from the Huizenga School of Business, Nova Southeastern University. Mrs. Neysmith is a Certified Business Consultant and an adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Since the founding of Black Swan, Sydonie has grown her company’s reputation for providing unsurpassed customer service by focusing on her clients’ needs with a keen sense for consistency and exceptional quality of services. She has always been motivated to provide unmatched support to women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses; and since the pandemic, her company has provided technical assistance to over 150 small businesses nationally that have been impacted by COVID-19.

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

Make Your Website Work For You
2022-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | 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, h how to create a website that drives toward your business goals and 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 anyone who uses a website to grow their organization should attend.

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