Nevada SBDC

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2023-12-05 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
We will be discussing refreshing your website for the new year. 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.**

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

Doing Business with the US Government
2023-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Old Nevada Pizza, 497 E. 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.

The Nevada SBDC is funded in part through an agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Basics of Starting a Business
2023-12-09 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.

Start Smart
2023-12-12 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.

Where's the Contact? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
2023-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus learn about some information veteran-owned businesses will want to know relative to selling goods and/or services in the public sector
Presented by Ken DuBos, Government Contracts Advisor, 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
2023-12-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-01-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-01-20 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 an online version of this event, please use this link.

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

Hazardous Waste 101
2023-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | NV
Register today for Hazardous Waste 101, offered by the Nevada Business Environmental Program. Hazardous Waste 101 is a free training where you and your team will learn proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste identification and labeling requirements, record-keeping and reporting requirements, and training requirements. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams.
This course is currently full. Contact Kat Olson to be added to a waitlist at katolson@unr.edu.
The Las Vegas course will be held from 9AM to 12PM on Wednesday, December 13th at the Department of Business & Industry Building.

Where's the Contact? What is Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) at the Federal Government-Level and What Your Business Needs to Know
2023-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus learn about what the U.S. Department of Defense wants businesses to know regarding FOCI in an ever-increasing national and global economy where protection of American intellectual property, inventions, innovations, ingenuity, etc., are of paramount importance.
Presented by 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
2023-12-16 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.

Hazardous Waste 101
2023-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Room 227, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
Register today for Hazardous Waste 101, offered by the Nevada Business Environmental Program. Hazardous Waste 101 is a free training where you and your team will learn proper management of hazardous waste, RCRA manifest requirements, waste identification and labeling requirements, record-keeping and reporting requirements, and training requirements. Throughout the training, BEP will provide tips for cost-saving approaches and resources to help you manage and minimize hazardous waste streams. Space is limited and registration is required.
Location: UNR Redfield Campus, Room 227, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511
Date and time: Wed, Dec 20, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cybersecurity Post Pandemic for Small Business and Home
2024-01-09 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.
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.

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

QuickBooks Online Series - Week 1
2024-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you part of the more than 80% of Small and Medium Business owners are using QuickBooks, but feel like you aren’t using its full potential? QuickBooks Online is different from the desktop version and as a result has many features that work differently from desktop versions. It takes only minutes to get started, is easily customized for any business. Sign up for one or all of our 4-part Quickbooks online series! Attend this series and discover:

How to get started and best practice bookkeeping and accounting principles
Time saving features and other benefits
How to track sales and expenses that meet your business needs
The ease of backing up data

Week 1: Accounting 101 & Getting started with Quickbooks
This webinar covers:

Accounting terms and basic principles
Importance of proper bookkeeping
Which QuickBooks version is best for your business, and setting up your company and chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

Brenda Gayle Bryant is a Business Development Advisor with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and specializes in guiding clients toward their business goals.
She works with them on financial development, management techniques, and small business development. She has worked with over 400 businesses in 44 states and 2 countries. Her emphasis is teaching business owners how to read and understand their financial data so they can make better business decisions.
Ms. Bryant has been a local board member of the National Speakers Association and the American Society for Training and Development. She has also earned the Minority Small Business Award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada and was nominated for an SBA Minority Business Award.
Brenda’s undergraduate work was at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, with a major in Business Administration (Finance, Statistics, and Accounting). Her graduate work was at the University of San Francisco (USF), majoring in Human Resources and Organizational Development (the diagnosis and treatment of organizations).

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Mineral County Library, 110 1st Street, Hawthorne, 89415, United States

Hands-On Smartphone Product Photography
2024-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
**You must be a Made in Nevada member and attended the November 2nd webinar or watch the recording to attend this workshop**
Congratulations on taking the first step toward mastering smartphone product photography! Building on the knowledge gained from our “Smartphone Product Photography Made Simple” webinar, we invite you to join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop.
This follow-up workshop is designed to empower you with practical skills and personalized guidance. Bring your products and your smartphone, and let’s dive into the world of product photography together. Our experienced instructor, Casey Jade, will be there every step of the way, assisting you in setting up your shots, optimizing lighting conditions, and perfecting composition.
During this interactive session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, receive feedback, and fine-tune your product photography techniques.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with stunning product images ready to captivate your target audience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to transform your smartphone into a professional product photography tool, and take your brand or personal projects to the next level. Join us for a day of creativity, learning, and photography excellence.
Meet your instructor, Casey Jade. Ten years ago, Casey left bartending after realizing she wanted to have a deeper impact on the world. She started her business halfway through earning her commercial photography degree and hasn’t looked back. Casey teaches classes and workshops in photography as well as branding and marketing for small business entrepreneurs. She is now one of the most recognized figures in photography in Las Vegas, much of it due to her ability to delight everyone. She can be found right now doing a boudoir shoot or advising one of her clients on how to reach their full personal or professional potential. She has a common goal of supporting her clients to get out of their own way and become their highest, happiest selves in the relatively short time they have on this planet. Not only does she have a thriving photography business, but she also coaches clients through limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, hosts a group called Holistically Empowered and Rising, and co-owns a beautiful event and content creation space called The Dark Room LV.

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

Contabilidad 101 y primeros pasos con QuickBooks
2024-01-19 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
¿Eres parte del más del 80% de propietarios de pequeñas y medianas empresas que utilizan QuickBooks, pero sientes que no estás aprovechando todo su potencial? QuickBooks Online es diferente de la Version de Escritorio y como resultado, tiene muchas características que funcionan de manera diferente. Solo se necesitan unos minutos para comenzar, y es fácilmente personalizable para cualquier tipo de negocio.
¡Inscríbete en una o en todas las partes de nuestra serie de QuickBooks Online de 4 partes!
Asiste a esta serie y descubre:

Cómo empezar y las mejores prácticas de contabilidad y principios contables.
Funciones que ahorran tiempo y otros beneficios.
Cómo hacer un seguimiento de las ventas y gastos que satisfacen las necesidades de tu empresa.
La facilidad de realizar copias de seguridad de los datos.

Webinar 1: Contabilidad 101 y primeros pasos con QuickBooks – 1/19/2024 9:00AM – 11:00AM

Este seminario webcontiene:

Términos contables y principios básicos.
Importancia de una contabilidad adecuada.
Qué versión de QuickBooks es la mejor para tu empresa y cómo configurar tu empresa y el plan de cuentas en QuickBooks Online

Carmen es una profesional experimentada con una gran cantidad de experiencia que abarca más de dos décadas en gestión y desarrollo empresarial en diversas industrias. Destacadamente, ha desempeñado funciones clave dentro de prestigiosas corporaciones de la lista Fortune 500, incluyendo H&R Block Inc.
En H&R Block, Carmen ha perfeccionado su experiencia en la industria de servicios financieros y fiscales. Su destreza en la gestión estratégica, el desarrollo empresarial y el liderazgo operativo ha sido fundamental para navegar por las complejidades del panorama fiscal y financiero. Las contribuciones de Carmen han desempeñado un papel crucial en mejorar el éxito de H&R Block en un mercado ferozmente competitivo.
Durante su mandato, Carmen ha participado activamente en el desarrollo e implementación de iniciativas estratégicas para elevar la posición de la empresa en el mercado y fomentar un crecimiento sostenible. Esto incluye la optimización de los servicios de preparación de impuestos, la exploración de nuevas oportunidades de negocios y garantizar el cumplimiento riguroso de los requisitos regulatorios. El historial de Carmen refleja su capacidad para obtener resultados y contribuir significativamente a la posición de H&R Block como líder en el ámbito fiscal y contable.

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

Basics of Starting a Business
2024-01-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden, 89423, United States

Making the Sale
2024-01-23 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 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 Contact? A Sampling of Federal Government-Level, Government-Led Innovation Programs (GIPs) for Innovative Businesses
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus learn about some programs, regardless if a company is an experienced government contractor or not
Presented by Jeremiah Mes-quita, Government Contracts Advisor, 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.

Bookkeeping Made Easy - Contabilidad Simplificada
2024-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
America’s SBDC, Washington SBDC, and Lili are partnering to bring this basic bookkeeping webinar to the entire SBDC network in both English and Spanish in a live format via Zoom.
America’s SBDC, Washington SBDC, and Lili are partnering to present a basic bookkeeping webinar in both English and Spanish in a live format via Zoom on Wednesday, January 24 at 4 p.m. PST. This webinar will present simple steps and skills to easily manage your business’s bookkeeping and be better prepared for tax season. The presentation will cover:

Why does bookkeeping matter?
3 simple tasks to effectively manage your day-to-day bookkeeping
Debunking the 3 myths of bookkeeping

El America’s SBDC, Washington SBDC, y la compañía Lili colaboran para presentar información sobre conceptos básicos de contabilidad en este taller accesible a nivel nacional. El taller será presentado en inglés y en español, en vivo y por Zoom. Únase a esta presentación para conocer cómo manejar fácilmente la contabilidad y estar mejor preparado para la temporada de impuestos. Este taller cubrirá:

La importancia de la contabilidad
3 tareas sencillas para gestionar su contabilidad diaria de forma eficaz
Desmintiendo los 3 mitos de la contabilidad

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

Incubadora de Empresas - Curso de 6 Semanas
2024-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 | 495 S Main St, 495 S Main St, Las Vegas, 89101, United States
El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Nevada los invita a asistir a un taller presencial de 6 semanas en español. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de escuchar a profesionales y asesores de negocios que le ayudarán a navegar, manejar y crecer su negocio.
Nombre: Carlos Mejia Castillo
Título: Asesor Principal del Desarrollo Empresarial
Carlos Mejia Castillo es el Asesor Principal del Desarrollo Empresarial para el Centro de Desarrollo para Pequeñas Empresas. Carlos se graduó de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) con una licenciatura en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas con especialización en Economía. Un graduado universitario de primera generación y un soñador (en todos los sentidos de la palabra). Desde el inicio del Programa de Conexión para Pequeñas Empresas (Small Business Connector Program), Carlos ha gestionado la oficina satélite del SBDC en el Ayuntamiento de North Las Vegas, trabajando estrechamente con el equipo de Desarrollo Económico de la ciudad, junto con el resto de los Conectores para Pequeñas Empresas, para brindar apoyo a emprendedores aspirantes y dueños de negocios actuales en todas las etapas. Carlos también dedica su tiempo y esfuerzos a conectar con diversas comunidades minoritarias, creando un puente entre ellas y el ecosistema local de pequeñas empresas.
Nombre: Carmen Mendez
Título: Asesora del Desarrollo Empresarial
Carmen posee una riqueza de conocimientos en gestión y desarrollo empresarial provenientes de diversos sectores, incluyendo una experiencia sustancial adquirida en roles en prestigiosas corporaciones Fortune 500 como H&R Block Inc., 7-Eleven Corporate, entre otras. A lo largo de sus períodos en estos entornos dinámicos y exigentes, ha cultivado y perfeccionado meticulosamente sus habilidades en comunicación, relaciones interpersonales y gestión de relaciones.
El valor integral que Carmen aporta a cualquier empresa profesional se caracteriza por varias atribuciones claves: una aptitud excepcional para el liderazgo, un profundo entendimiento de la administración empresarial eficaz y una ética laboral sólida y diligente, y una mentalidad emprendedora distintivamente creativa. Su base académica se sustenta en una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas, y actualmente está comprometida en cursar una maestría en la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), donde continúa ampliando sus conocimientos y habilidades para destacar aún más en su campo.
Carmen se dedica a su familia y sus dos hijos, Franco y Lucas. Encuentra gran alegría en hacer actividades al aire libre, abrazando la naturaleza y sus oportunidades recreativas. Carmen se impulsa por una profunda pasión por ayudar a los demás y busca constantemente oportunidades para ampliar sus conocimientos y explorar enfoques innovadores para la resolución de problemas y el crecimiento personal.
Nombre: Jeny Zendejas-Chavez
Título: Asistente de Proyectos y Asesora del Desarrollo Empresarial
Jeny Zendejas asume el rol de Asistente de Proyectos y asesora de desarrollo empresarial en la oficina del Norte de Las Vegas, donde desempeña un papel crucial en la oficina del Centro de Desarrollos para Pequeñas Empresas (Nevada SBDC). A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, Jeny ha adquirido un espectro diverso de experiencias, abarcando los ámbitos del sector de salud, educación, y administración de negocios.
Su base académica incluye una licenciatura en Gestión de la Salud y una maestría en Administración Pública, con un enfoque especializado en agencias gubernamentales. El compromiso inquebrantable de Jeny con la comunidad está profundamente arraigado en su condición de graduada universitaria de primera generación y soñadora comprometida a respaldar e impactar positivamente a su comunidad. Su enfoque actual implica mejorar activamente la eficiencia y la fluidez del programa y proveer asesoría empresarial aprovechando sus amplios conocimientos y experiencia.

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

QuickBooks Online Series - Week 2
2024-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you part of the more than 80% of Small and Medium Business owners are using QuickBooks, but feel like you aren’t using its full potential? QuickBooks Online is different from the desktop version and as a result has many features that work differently from desktop versions. It takes only minutes to get started, is easily customized for any business. Sign up for one or all of our 4-part Quickbooks online series! Attend this series and discover:

How to get started and best practice bookkeeping and accounting principles
Time saving features and other benefits
How to track sales and expenses that meet your business needs
The ease of backing up data

Week 2: Setting Up Items and Creating Forms in QuickBooks
This webinar covers:

Review setting up your company and chart of accounts
Setting up items
Using purchasing orders, customizing invoices, and creating forms in QuickBooks Online.

Brenda Gayle Bryant is a Business Development Advisor with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and specializes in guiding clients toward their business goals.
She works with them on financial development, management techniques, and small business development. She has worked with over 400 businesses in 44 states and 2 countries. Her emphasis is teaching business owners how to read and understand their financial data so they can make better business decisions.
Ms. Bryant has been a local board member of the National Speakers Association and the American Society for Training and Development. She has also earned the Minority Small Business Award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada and was nominated for an SBA Minority Business Award.
Brenda’s undergraduate work was at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, with a major in Business Administration (Finance, Statistics, and Accounting). Her graduate work was at the University of San Francisco (USF), majoring in Human Resources and Organizational Development (the diagnosis and treatment of organizations).

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

Configuración de elementos y creación de formularios en QuickBooks
2024-01-26 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
¿Eres parte del más del 80% de propietarios de pequeñas y medianas empresas que utilizan QuickBooks, pero sientes que no estás aprovechando todo su potencial? QuickBooks Online es diferente de la Version de Escritorio y como resultado, tiene muchas características que funcionan de manera diferente. Solo se necesitan unos minutos para comenzar, y es fácilmente personalizable para cualquier tipo de negocio.
¡Inscríbete en una o en todas las partes de nuestra serie de QuickBooks Online de 4 partes!
Asiste a esta serie y descubre:

Cómo empezar y las mejores prácticas de contabilidad y principios contables.
Funciones que ahorran tiempo y otros beneficios.
Cómo hacer un seguimiento de las ventas y gastos que satisfacen las necesidades de tu empresa.
La facilidad de realizar copias de seguridad de los datos.

Webinar 2: Configuración de elementos y creación de formularios en QuickBooks
Este seminario web contiene:

Revisión de la configuración de tu empresa y del plan de cuentas.
Configuración de elementos.
Uso de órdenes de compra, personalización de facturas y creación de formularios en QuickBooks Online.

Carmen es una profesional experimentada con una gran cantidad de experiencia que abarca más de dos décadas en gestión y desarrollo empresarial en diversas industrias. Destacadamente, ha desempeñado funciones clave dentro de prestigiosas corporaciones de la lista Fortune 500, incluyendo H&R Block Inc.
En H&R Block, Carmen ha perfeccionado su experiencia en la industria de servicios financieros y fiscales. Su destreza en la gestión estratégica, el desarrollo empresarial y el liderazgo operativo ha sido fundamental para navegar por las complejidades del panorama fiscal y financiero. Las contribuciones de Carmen han desempeñado un papel crucial en mejorar el éxito de H&R Block en un mercado ferozmente competitivo.
Durante su mandato, Carmen ha participado activamente en el desarrollo e implementación de iniciativas estratégicas para elevar la posición de la empresa en el mercado y fomentar un crecimiento sostenible. Esto incluye la optimización de los servicios de preparación de impuestos, la exploración de nuevas oportunidades de negocios y garantizar el cumplimiento riguroso de los requisitos regulatorios. El historial de Carmen refleja su capacidad para obtener resultados y contribuir significativamente a la posición de H&R Block como líder en el ámbito fiscal y contable.

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

Financial Planning for Small Business
2024-01-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair Street, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE.
Having a Financial Plan is key to planning, financing and operating your business. In this two hour course you will learn the basics of financial planning and reporting for small business including:
– Revenue Forecasting
-Start Up Capital requirements
– Accounting Considerations
– Revenue tracking and forecasting
– Cost Forecasting and Budgeting
-Cash Flow
-Profit and Loss reporting
-Balance Sheets
To register for an online version of this event, please use this link.

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

Tax Boutique Presents, Tax Updates for 2024
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
The discussion will be based on the new tax laws and updates.

Leaha Crawford is the founder and Chief Executive Officer for Crawford Management Group CMG. Ms. Crawford has more than 25 years of experience accounting industry working in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas. The company’s clientele is extensive and varied including charter schools, restaurateurs, mortuaries, nonprofit organizations, and campaign finance. Crawford Management Group is committed to providing financial services that afford clients the freedom to focus on their business with sound peace of mind.
Ms. Crawford is the host of “The Tax Boutique”, the radio show airs the 2nd Monday at 9am in KCEP, Power 88.1. Ms. Crawford also cohost “Let’s Talk with Leaha and Rhonda’ which airs weekly on Saturday morning on KUNV, 91.5 and the 4th and 5th Wednesday at 9am on KCEP, Power 88.1.
Crawford is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native who attained her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Howard University. She holds a master’s in Business Administration – Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Crawford is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She also is a member of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Girl Friends, Incorporated.
Crawford was recognized by the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce as one of its 2013 Women In Business Award recipients and has been the recipient of Valley Center Opportunity Zone (VCOZ) business development awards for three consecutive years. Crawford is a visionary leader in her sector; and as a small business Crawford Management Group is an example of how hard work and perseverance pay off.
Crawford is the mother of two – daughter, Aliyha, and son, Nasir. She is a devout “foodie.” In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, yoga and volunteering in the community.

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

QuickBooks Online Series - Week 3
2024-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Are you part of the more than 80% of Small and Medium Business owners are using QuickBooks, but feel like you aren’t using its full potential? QuickBooks Online is different from the desktop version and as a result has many features that work differently from desktop versions. It takes only minutes to get started, is easily customized for any business. Sign up for one or all of our 4-part Quickbooks online series! Attend this series and discover:

How to get started and best practice bookkeeping and accounting principles
Time saving features and other benefits
How to track sales and expenses that meet your business needs
The ease of backing up data

Week 3: Accounts Receivables
This webinar covers:

Quick review from previous session
Setting up online bank feeds
Creating estimates and invoices, sales receipts, receiving payments
Managing accounts payable reports

Brenda Gayle Bryant is a Business Development Advisor with the Nevada Small Business Development Center and specializes in guiding clients toward their business goals.
She works with them on financial development, management techniques, and small business development. She has worked with over 400 businesses in 44 states and 2 countries. Her emphasis is teaching business owners how to read and understand their financial data so they can make better business decisions.
Ms. Bryant has been a local board member of the National Speakers Association and the American Society for Training and Development. She has also earned the Minority Small Business Award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada and was nominated for an SBA Minority Business Award.
Brenda’s undergraduate work was at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, with a major in Business Administration (Finance, Statistics, and Accounting). Her graduate work was at the University of San Francisco (USF), majoring in Human Resources and Organizational Development (the diagnosis and treatment of organizations).

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

Cuentas por cobrar
2024-02-02 09:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
¿Eres parte del más del 80% de propietarios de pequeñas y medianas empresas que utilizan QuickBooks, pero sientes que no estás aprovechando todo su potencial? QuickBooks Online es diferente de la Version de Escritorio y como resultado, tiene muchas características que funcionan de manera diferente. Solo se necesitan unos minutos para comenzar, y es fácilmente personalizable para cualquier tipo de negocio.
¡Inscríbete en una o en todas las partes de nuestra serie de QuickBooks Online de 4 partes!
Asiste a esta serie y descubre:

Cómo empezar y las mejores prácticas de contabilidad y principios contables.
Funciones que ahorran tiempo y otros beneficios.
Cómo hacer un seguimiento de las ventas y gastos que satisfacen las necesidades de tu empresa.
La facilidad de realizar copias de seguridad de los datos.

Webinar 3: Cuentas por cobrar
Este seminario web contiene:

Revisión rápida de la sesión anterior.
Configuración de feeds bancarios en línea.
Creación de estimados e facturas, recibos de ventas, recepción de pagos.
Gestión de informes de cuentas por pagar.

Carmen es una profesional experimentada con una gran cantidad de experiencia que abarca más de dos décadas en gestión y desarrollo empresarial en diversas industrias. Destacadamente, ha desempeñado funciones clave dentro de prestigiosas corporaciones de la lista Fortune 500, incluyendo H&R Block Inc.
En H&R Block, Carmen ha perfeccionado su experiencia en la industria de servicios financieros y fiscales. Su destreza en la gestión estratégica, el desarrollo empresarial y el liderazgo operativo ha sido fundamental para navegar por las complejidades del panorama fiscal y financiero. Las contribuciones de Carmen han desempeñado un papel crucial en mejorar el éxito de H&R Block en un mercado ferozmente competitivo.
Durante su mandato, Carmen ha participado activamente en el desarrollo e implementación de iniciativas estratégicas para elevar la posición de la empresa en el mercado y fomentar un crecimiento sostenible. Esto incluye la optimización de los servicios de preparación de impuestos, la exploración de nuevas oportunidades de negocios y garantizar el cumplimiento riguroso de los requisitos regulatorios. El historial de Carmen refleja su capacidad para obtener resultados y contribuir significativamente a la posición de H&R Block como líder en el ámbito fiscal y contable.

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

Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
2024-02-06 08:30 - 10:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
We will be discussing accounting and taxes with Dawn Young-Cruz of Team DYC.

This series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Nevada Small Business Development Center, Launchpad, 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.

Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, STATEWIDE, NV, United States
Nevada APEX Accelerator overview, plus learn about some information veteran-owned businesses will want to know relative to selling goods and/or services in the public sector
Presented by Bruce Coney, Government Contracts Advisor, 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.
