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SUMMARY:The Quality Control Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Service Contracts
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project\, join us to learn more about the quality control surveillance plan (QASP) for service contracts. This webinar series is open for any business owner\, regardless of Native status. \nBennie Gonzales of Supplier University has over 40 years of procurement experience as a Contracting Officer at Nellis AFB and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Bennie is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, a Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor\, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition\, contract administration\, and/or proposal development.  He currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers. \n  \n**This event series requires two registrations- one for Nevada SBDC and one for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process** \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/the-quality-control-surveillance-plan-qasp-for-service-contracts/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
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GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T151307
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SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nativebiz.org/Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series \nThis a multi-session series. \nSession #1 2/2/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST) \nSession #2 2/3/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST) \nSession #3 2/4/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST) \nSession #4 2/5/2111:00 AM- 1:00 PM (PST) \nIn collaboration with the Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Acorn Project\, we are hosting a series of free live online classes for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through the world’s largest marketplace for handcrafted items. This series is open for any business owner\, regardless of Native status. Due to the high demand for this free course\, space is limited and only 40 participants will be accepted. Applicants will be kept on file and will be notified of the next scheduled series. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Series will help artists and craftsmen launch their own shops on Etsy to create pathways for supplemental income. Participants will learn the fundamentals of starting an online business and learn how to sell their products to new markets which is often a challenge for rural entrepreneurs. The course covers topics such as marketing\, branding\, pricing\, product photography and the technical process of opening an Etsy store. \nThe live virtual Etsy series takes place over four 2-hour sessions for a total of 8 hours of instruction. You are expected to attend all four sessions. As a participant in the class\, you will receive a workbook that contains worksheets to help you gather and organize the information you will need to properly set up your store and create an effective marketing strategy. You will also receive access to a recording walking you step-by-step through the technical aspects of opening an e-commerce account on Etsy. \n  \n**This event series requires registration with the Nevada SBDC and an application for the IDRS Acorn Project. We appreciate your patience with this process** \n  \n \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/19915/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Webinar
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GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T151307
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning: Part 1 of 3 in Series on Exiting your Business (Attend 1\, 2\, or all 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis workshop helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business to a successor. This 3-part series developed by MassMutual and SCORE takes the business owner through the process of exit planning including the three related areas of succession planning\, retirement planning\, and estate planning. \nThe statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations are staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop\, developed by MassMutual and SCORE\, will help you plan for the next stage for your business\, for yourself\, and for generations to come. \nPart 1: Succession Planning helps entrepreneurs understand the steps in planning for the eventual transfer of the business\, including:\n• Knowing the value of the business\n• Choosing and preparing the appropriate successor\n• Having it all in writing\nAt the end of this workshop session\, clients should be prepared for a variety of business exit strategies – both voluntary and involuntary.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/succession-planning-part-1-of-3-in-series-on-exiting-your-business-attend-1-2-or-all-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buying or Selling a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T151307
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SUMMARY:How to Start\, Own\, and Operate a Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nOur experienced presenter is a successful restaurant owner and operator. He will review the many steps required to operate a restaurant\, including: choosing a concept\, developing a business plan\, marketing including location\, third party delivery\, pros and cons of franchising\, increasing sales and profits & operating with COVID restrictions. He will share insights from his own experiences.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-start-own-and-operate-a-restaurant/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T151307
CREATED:20210127T215603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T182215Z
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SUMMARY:Project Management for Small Business - Part 1 - Prioritize\, Plan & Organize
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nIn the first part of this two-part workshop\, learn to use Project Management best-practices to start or expand your business or non-profit. Learn proven ways to focus your goals and stream line your workload for greater small business success. \nEvery successful small business owner needs to understand basic Project Management concepts and tools. \nIn Part 1 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:\n• Key success strategies for your business\n• Five vital processes for every launch/growth project\n• Proven methods to tame your long To-Do list\, focus your goals and streamline your workload\n• The difference between a start-up/growth project and every day operational work\n• How to quickly chart\, break down and execute your project. Create your own Project Charter.\n• Ways to use the triple constraint triangle to keep your efforts balanced toward success \nYou must attend this session in order to attend Part 2. Be sure to register for both.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/project-management-for-small-business-part-1-prioritize-plan-organize/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T203000
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SUMMARY:Project Management for Small Business - Part 2 - Successful Tools & Templates
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nIn the second part of this two-part workshop continue learning Project Management best-practices\, tools\, and templates to start or expand your business or non-profit! Use proven methods and templates to successfully manage project schedules\, tasks\, people and potential business risks. \nContinue learning specific ways to organize business projects and people. \nIn Part 2 of this hands-on workshop you will learn:\n• Specific ways to translate your To-Do list into clear executable actions\n• Practice using tools and templates to manage tasks\, risks\, and people\n• Positive and negative impacts of scheduling dependent tasks; create a milestone schedule for your business\n• Simple risk assessment; use easy risk mitigation tools to chart your risks\n• Local and online resources\nThis two-part course is on successive weeks\, and you must register for both. \nYou need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/project-management-for-small-business-part-2-successful-tools-templates/
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:20210217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T151307
CREATED:20210127T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T182346Z
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SUMMARY:Retirement Planning: Part 2 of 3 in Series on Exiting Your Business (Attend 1\, 2\, or all 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nMost business owners are in business to create a lifestyle for today and set up a lifestyle for their futures. Learning how to prepare for retirement is important when planning for exiting the business. In this workshop session\, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan\, and other options to save and provide for your retirement. \nThe statistics on businesses surviving through multiple generations are staggering. The good news is business owners can buck these trends with proper planning. This 3-part series workshop\, developed by MassMutual and SCORE\, will help you plan for the next stage for your business\, for yourself\, and for generations to come. In Part 2: Once clients have determined the next steps for their business and their business’ worth\, they can start focusing on the next steps in their own lives. In this workshop session\, we will discuss issues that arise with having your business be your retirement plan\, and other options to save and provide for your retirement.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/retirement-planning-part-2-of-3-in-series-on-exiting-your-business-attend-1-2-or-all-3/
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:20210219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T100000
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SUMMARY:Effective Networking for Women in a Virtual World
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nPart of the Women Zooming Back to Business series\, this networking and education workshop includes two 10-minute presentations and two 15-minute small group networking practice sessions with two different groups. \nTopics include: \n\nTips to effectively network in today’s virtual world\nthe value of networking in building your personal and business brand and establishing contacts\nideas on succinctly yet effectively telling your story\nand how to make a memorable impression and leave others wanting to know more.\n\nPractice networking skills with hands on exercises to try some of these ideas.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/effective-networking-for-women-in-a-virtual-world/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T113000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Northern Nevada SCORE. \nThis 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, to delay starting your business\, or to 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\nSetting up your business\n\n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/basics-of-starting-a-business-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
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