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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Win at Social Media during a Pandemic!
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 and how to do it in a way that will be sensitive and responsible during this time of COVID-19. 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. \nPresented by Melissa Forziat \nMelissa is a Seattle-based marketing speaker\, consultant\, and author. She works with small businesses to develop and execute strategic marketing plans and with business organizations to train their trainers. She offers keynotes\, presentations\, workshops\, and webinars\, with her 2018-2019 schedule taking her to Arizona\, Hawaii\, Washington DC\, Texas\, and as far as New Zealand! To date\, she has delivered 47 workshops to over 1350 attendees in 9 US states and 2 countries\, plus 37 webinars to over 1600 attendees\, with collaborative partners in 11 US states. \nMelissa is the author of the free eBook Small Business Marketing on a Budget and former Board President of Ventures nonprofit. \n Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Association.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-win-at-social-media-during-a-pandemic/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Disaster Relief,Marketing/Sales,Social Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:karencoe@unr.edu
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T200000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This FREE 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\nand setting up your business.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/webinar-basics-of-starting-a-business-7/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T103816
CREATED:20200821T231036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T231036Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? National PTAC Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC)\, a national organization \nPlease note this is a national APTAC-led event; this is not a PTAC-led event. To celebrate the annual National PTAC Day\, all businesses are invited to join government marketplace experts from around the country for a fun\, interactive\, and enlightening event! Hosted by APTAC\, participants will have a chance to test their knowledge of the federal government marketplace while hearing top tips from PTAC counselors/advisors from across the country. Businesses with all levels of government contracting experiences are welcome to participate in this free event. \nRegister as soon as possible for this webinar\, but by no later than 9/14/2020. \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 diversifying revenue sources. \nThis procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. 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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-national-ptac-day-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T103816
CREATED:20200821T232519Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jennifer Wilson\, Goverment Contracts Advisor\, Nevada PTAC\n(For information about the Nevada PTAC\, see its webpage) \nFor this webinar\, let’s learn about various program resources available to Veteran-owned businesses in Nevada. The webinar is designed to make attendees aware of program resources\, etc.\, to help them compete for contracts at the federal government level\, but also at the state and local government levels. \nRegister as soon as possible for this webinar\, but by no later than 9/14/2020. \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 diversifying revenue sources. \nThis procurement technical assistance center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency. 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 person 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.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/wheres-the-contract-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-nevada/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T210000
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CREATED:20200720T224158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T224158Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Marketing Basics
DESCRIPTION:This presentation outlines the general marketing principles and terminology; as well as their application to small businesses.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/webinar-marketing-basics/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T150000
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SUMMARY:Employers Rights and Responsibilities in the age of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide valuable information from a SHRM-SCP certified HR professional on when you have to pay employees who miss work due to Covid-19\, the payroll tax deferment\, employers’ rights\, and other developing information related to the pandemic. To submit your questions before the meeting\, please email cbelmont@Leadership.Guru \nChris Bellmont is a certified DiSC Trainer. Chris also holds a PHR certification from the HR Certification Institute\, and a SHRM-SCP from the Society for Human Resources Management. \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/employers-rights-and-responsibilities-in-the-age-of-covid-19/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Disaster Relief,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:karencoe@unr.edu
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200923T210000
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CREATED:20200720T224427Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Costing\, Pricing and Break-Even
DESCRIPTION:Learn about strategies to set product pricing\, how costs behave and break-even analysis. \n 
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/webinar-costing-pricing-and-break-even/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T143000
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SUMMARY:Start Smart
DESCRIPTION:Start Smart with Nevada SBDC! \nWith 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. \nAnyone 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: \n\nIs entrepreneurship right for you?\nBusiness Plan with a purpose\nWhat “problem” does your business solve?\nWho are your customers?\nWho are your competitors?\nWhat’s your industry?\nWhat are the risks?\nIs your idea profitable?\n\nPresented by: Jake Carrico\, Business Advisor\, Small Business Development Center and Tamera Brown\, Business Advisor\, Small Business Development Center. \nJake Carrico has worked with the Nevada SBDC since 2013. He currently works out of the Reno office\, where he assists startups and existing small businesses with preparing business plans\, preparing financial projections\, buying and selling businesses\, analyzing their historical financial statements\, performing market research\, creating marketing strategies\, and navigating the startup process. Jake holds a BS in Economics and Finance along with an MBA from the University of Nevada\, Reno. \nTamera Brown has been a business advisor with the Nevada SBDC since 2010 and enjoys working with rural businesses and tribes. Tamera graduated with a MBA specialization in Marketing from Regis University in 2015. She possesses outstanding communication and organizational skills and enjoys collaborating with others to assist businesses. She is married with two daughters and two granddaughters in Colorado. When not counseling\, Tamera loves to garden and enjoys white water rafting. \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/start-smart/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:karencoe@unr.edu
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T103816
CREATED:20200720T224720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T233215Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This FREE 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\nand setting up your business.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/webinar-basics-of-starting-a-business-8/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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