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SUMMARY:How to Win at Social Media (even with no budget!)
DESCRIPTION:Are you marketing a business on social media? Do you have a tight budget? Learn how to build a powerful online presence and community for your business. We’ll cover organic methods of growing your audience and your brand that are critical for social media marketing success whether you have an advertising budget or not. \nMelissa 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 200 workshops and webinars to thousands of attendees. \nMelissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit. \nBefore starting Melissa Forziat Events and Marketing\, Melissa’s career involved roles with the Olympic Winter Games\, Rugby World Cup\, and the US Olympic Committee.  Through her experiences with some of the biggest brands in the world\, she learned the principles of building a strong brand and delivering the right message to the right audience.  Melissa is passionate about working with clients to find effective marketing solutions that allow their businesses to thrive. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-win-at-social-media-even-with-no-budget/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales,Social Media,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not\nStart a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nTo register to attend the online version of this training event\, click here.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-82/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Maximize your profitability thru Commercial Real Estate: Things to consider when you are looking to lease or buy for your business
DESCRIPTION:Commercial Real Estate typically is the second largest cost of your business behind payrolls. It is an important piece of your cashflow when it comes to running your business. Leasing vs buying is often the first question that business owners ask themselves whether you are just starting up\, or you are expanding as a seasoned business owner. In this webinar\, we will go thru the pros & cons of each option\, common pitfalls of leasing & buying process\, negotiation tactics and how to create leverage for you to achieve best terms & concession\,  the importance of having a proper tenant/buyer only representation and how landlords benefit from tenants with no representation. \nSiqi has called Nevada his home for the past 15 years\, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada\, Reno. He has an extensive background in engineering and commercial construction as he worked for a large general contractor in Northern Nevada for 7 years and was part of many exciting projects. He transitioned into commercial real estate with this background helping business owners with this often intimidating process as a tenants & buyers only commercial real estate agent. Siqi is one of the very few commercial agents that have no affiliation with landlords\, which takes away the conflict of interest that often arises in commercial transactions. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/maximize-your-profitability-thru-commercial-real-estate-things-to-consider-when-you-are-looking-to-lease-or-buy-for-your-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T110000
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contact? The National Diversity Veteran Small Business (NDVSB) eMarketplace Program Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Any Diverse\, Veteran\, and Small Businesses with goods and/or services to sell in the public sector and wanting to expand business marketing channels should join the webinar and listen about this program opportunity available through the company\, eProcurement Services (ePS)-NDVSB.  The APEX Accelerator (former Nevada PTAC) and other Accelerators from across the U.S. learned about the company — and how it helps businesses (and at what cost) — directly from the federal government.  The government wants businesses to be aware of the opportunity provided by the company.  At least one company representative will be presenting\, and an APEX Accelerator (former Nevada PTAC) team member will be providing a quick overview about the APEX Accel. program during the webinar. \n“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. \nRegarding 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. \nRegarding 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. \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the APEX Accelerator and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contact-the-national-diversity-veteran-small-business-ndvsb-emarketplace-program-opportunity/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T130000
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contact? The National Diversity Veteran Small Business (NDVSB) eMarketplace Program Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Any Diverse\, Veteran\, and Small Businesses with goods and/or services to sell in the public sector and wanting to expand business marketing channels should join the webinar and listen about this program opportunity available through the company\, eProcurement Services (ePS)-NDVSB.  The APEX Accelerator (former Nevada PTAC) and other Accelerators from across the U.S. learned about the company — and how it helps businesses (and at what cost) — directly from the federal government.  The government wants businesses to be aware of the opportunity provided by the company.  At least one company representative will be presenting\, and an APEX Accelerator (former Nevada PTAC) team member will be providing a quick overview about the APEX Accel. program during the webinar. \n  \n“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. \nRegarding 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. \nRegarding 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. \n \nThis webinar is co-sponsored by two separate organizations\, i.e.\, the APEX Accelerator and the Nevada SBDC.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contact-the-national-diversity-veteran-small-business-ndvsb-emarketplace-program-opportunity-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T183000
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SUMMARY:CyberSecurity Post Pandemic for Small Business and Home
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nPost Covid-19 Small Businesses and Startups are challenged with the challenge of providing a secure and high performance work space for all collaborators. \n2023 Small Business Cyber Issues Include: \n1.  Retooling for remote work created new vulnerabilities \n2.  Ransomware is more prevalent than before the pandemic \n3.   IoT and the supply chain has experienced new levels of cyber attacks \n4.  Expansion of cloud services increases complexity and depth of cyber attacks \n5.   Mobile computing and wearable’s are more of a target today \n6.  Phishing is a popular methodology for cyber terrorists \n7.  Insider threats are more prevalent than ever \n8.  Data privacy elevated to a primary organizational objective \n9.  Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems becoming as component of cyber security \n10. Cyber Cold war Security Perspectives
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/cybersecurity-post-pandemic-for-small-business-and-home-2/
LOCATION:Spanish Springs Library\, 7100A Pyramid Way\, Sparks\, NV\, 89436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T190000
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SUMMARY:Data Analysis for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nPlanning\, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track\, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn how to analyze your Market\, your competition\, revenue and expense forecasts\, cash flow and profit and loss. Ask questions as we walk you through the basics of:\n• Why Data Analysis is important\n• Data Collection tools and resources\n• Data Analysis for Business Planning with examples\n• Data Analysis for Business Operations with examples\nYou will be provided with a copy of the slide deck which contains useful examples and links to data sources and templates that will help you Plan\, Start\, and Run a successful business.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/data-analysis-for-small-business-5/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T100000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Entrepreneurial Women Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic to be determined \n  \nThis series is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Nevada Small Business Development Center\, and the Nevada’s Women’s Business Center. \n  \n**Your information will be shared with SBA Resource Partner\, Nevada’s Women’s Business Center for this event.** \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/strengthening-entrepreneurial-women-monthly-meeting-17/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T212728
CREATED:20230328T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T170220Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not Start a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-83/
LOCATION:Adam’s Hub\, 111 W. Proctor Street\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:39.1650882;-119.7672133
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T110000
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SUMMARY:No More Marketing Head-slaps: What to Prioritize & What to Ignore to Help You Manage a Successful Plan Without Losing Sleep
DESCRIPTION:In this 60-min seminar\, Bill West will break down branding and marketing smoke and mirrors to help businesses get clarity\, direction and curb their marketing frustrations. \nLearn to take a demystifying approach to branding/marketing AND bring serious punch to your small business. \nBill will cover … \n\n       … the distinction between branding and marketing\, and how they wildly influence each other.\n       … how to prioritize various channels and opportunities.\n       … why small business owners hate managing their marketing.\n       … off-the-cuff answers to participants’ off-the-cuff questions!\n\n  \nOwner and lead eyebrow-raiser of Bareknuckle Brand Marketing\, Bill pulls from his background as a speech writer\, ghostwriter and university writing instructor to help entrepreneurs develop a rich\, compelling\, articulate brand and customer-seducing marketing. \nHis work has been featured in media sources such as the New York Times\, CNBC and Fox News; across financial websites such as e-trade; and on the back of vodka bottles and snacks packages. \nA transplant from the sticks of Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, Bill dug his roots in Reno\, NV 18 years ago—finishing his masters\, starting his first business\, supporting local craft breweries and singing for a rock-n-roll band you’ve never heard of. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/no-more-marketing-head-slaps-what-to-prioritize-what-to-ignore-to-help-you-manage-a-successful-plan-without-losing-sleep/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T190000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This training event is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. \nWe discuss: \n\nReasons to Start/Not Start a Business\nBusiness Opportunities\nBusiness Plans\nFinancing Your Business\nMarketing\nTypes of Business Organizations\nand Setting Up Your Business.\n\nYou can also register to watch this event online at this link. \nThe Nevada SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-84/
LOCATION:Innevation Center\, 450 Sinclair Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T110000
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SUMMARY:Vendor Ready: Gearing up to do business with the Government and Corporations
DESCRIPTION:Are you equipped to work with the government and corporations? All government entities\, whether local\, state\, or federal\, have some basic requirements that their vendors must meet\, and so do large corporations! \nJoin us in this training where Sydonie Neysmith will walk you through the step-by-step methods for establishing a business relationship with corporations and the government. \nThe following are some topics that will be covered in this introductory session: \n– Preparing your business for seeking opportunities \n– Identify the differences Between Being a Vendor and a Supplier \n– Discuss some common requirements for registering your business as a vendor or supplier \n– Advantages of supplier diversity Programs and business certifications \nThis training is packed with information that can help you build your business through contracting opportunities and set you up for success!!! \nSydonie 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 provides high-quality strategic advisory services to businesses of various sizes\, with a focus on business strategy\, government contracting\, and financial planning. Her life mission is to assist female entrepreneurs in understanding their strategic position in order to secure funding and contracts to expand their operations. \nSydonie has grown her company’s global reputation for providing unmatched customer service by focusing on her clients’ needs with a keen sense for consistency and exceptional quality of services. Her company has been recognized for great partnership and exceptional services as a result of her superior business acumen\, value-centric focus\, and approach\, combined with her best value offerings. Since the pandemic\, Black Swan has provided technical assistance to over 200 small businesses. \nMrs. Neysmith has over 20 years of experience in FP&A\, developing budgets\, forecast 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. Sydonie is a Certified Business Consultant and an adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nSydonie believes in lifelong learning\, building relationships\, and the value of giving back. She volunteers as a SCORE certified mentor and workshop presenter\, as well as a mentor for NSU Florida Business School alumni\, and she hosts webinars to help businesses scale their operations. Sydonie proudly serves on the boards of the Organization of Women in International Trade and the Nevada Women’s Business Center. \n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/vendor-ready-gearing-up-to-do-business-with-the-government-and-corporations/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:training@nevadasbdc.org
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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