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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? How to do Business with the State of Nevada's Purchasing Division
DESCRIPTION:How to do business with the state of Nevada’s purchasing division \nPresenter: Benjamin Miller\, Management Analyst II\, Purchasing Division\, State of Nevada \n\nAfter an introduction by the Nevada PTAC\, Mr. Miller will discuss how to do business with his state government agency\nThe presenter has worked for the State Purchasing Division for over two (2) years\nHis first role in the Division was as a vendor administrator for the Division’s NevadaEPro system\nHe currently  serves as the system administrator for the NevadaEPro system\nFor those wanting to learn about government procurements at the state level in our own state\, please register for this webinar\n\n\nWhere’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.\nThe 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-how-to-do-business-with-the-state-of-nevadas-purchasing-division/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201202T100000
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SUMMARY:How to Sell your Product on the "Shop Made in Nevada" website
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the “Shop Made in Nevada” ecommerce training with the Shop Where I Live team. You’ll learn how to register to sell\, how to upload and maintain your products\, and other technical aspects of this ecommerce based website.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-sell-your-product-on-the-shop-made-in-nevada-website-3/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Made in Nevada":MAILTO:bscribner@unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T100000
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Changes During COVID
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the HR landscape in small businesses is complicated\, now we have to follow new confusing laws\, safety requirements and deal with unemployment fraud while facing unique workplace COVID situations. Melissa provides clarity for this murkiness with sustainable\, useful HR tips.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/human-resources-changes-during-covid/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Relief,Operations,Resource Information,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201203T110000
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SUMMARY:Create a Profitable Marketing Strategy for Business Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will talk about how to build a marketing funnel for your business to grow the relationships with your audience and generate more sales.  If you are planning to have a presence on Shop Nevada\, this will be a great chance to learn how to leverage that presence to create more revenue and traffic.  Even if you have no plans to use Shop Nevada\, you will discover how to build more sales\, referrals\, and loyalty from your audience. Having a lead retention strategy is critical to have a profitable business! We will examine how to drive every conversation forward with the right calls to action to make your marketing efforts more efficient and effective.  Mapping out your marketing strategy now will give you a leg up on the other side of this pandemic! \nPresented by Melissa Forziat.  Melissa 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 \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/create-a-profitable-marketing-strategy-for-business-resilience/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:karencoe@unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201208T183000
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SUMMARY:Deciding to Keep or Exit Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Many business owners are facing the important question of what’s next for their business. Whether you have had a disruption from COVID-19\, recognize the need for a business investment or are ready for a change\, you may need to decide whether to keep the business and make the investment or growth or exit the business. Learn smart ways to weigh alternatives.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/deciding-to-keep-or-exit-your-business/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buying or Selling a Business,Disaster Relief,Operations,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T120000
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SUMMARY:Pinpointing Your Brand and Target Market in the Wake of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get more sales from the marketing you do? Learn the fundamental rules of perfecting your brand and defining your target markets so you can maximize your marketing. If you plan to market your business on Shop Nevada\, you will find this discussion helpful to create consistency in your presence that will help you build your audience instead of confuse them. This workshop is perfect for business owners who want to put the right message in front of the right audience to build their customer base and convert more sales. If you are new to business\, early on in business\, considering a rebrand\, trying to navigate a pivot (because\, aren’t we all?)\, or haven’t worked on your brand messaging before\, you’ll find this material especially helpful! \nPresented by Melissa Forziat.  Melissa 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 \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/pinpointing-your-brand-and-target-market-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing/Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Nevada SBDC":MAILTO:karencoe@unr.edu
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T190000
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SUMMARY:Data Analysis for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Planning\, operating and financing your business hinges on your ability to track\, understand and report financial and marketing data. Learn basic business analysis tools for planning and operations\, such as: \n\nMarket Analysis\nRevenue and Expense Forecasts\nSWOT\nProfit and Loss\nCash Flow
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/data-analysis-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE Northern NV":MAILTO:scorennv@gmail.com
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T113000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This FREE 2-hour session will prepare you to decide whether to proceed immediately\, delay starting your business or not start the business. We 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/basics-of-starting-a-business/
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:20201215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T140000
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SUMMARY:How to Sell your Product on the "Shop Made in Nevada" Website
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the “Shop Made in Nevada” ecommerce training with the Shop Where I Live team. You’ll learn how to register to sell\, how to upload and maintain your products\, and other technical aspects of this ecommerce based website.
URL:https://nevadasbdc.org/event/how-to-sell-your-product-on-the-shop-made-in-nevada-website-4/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Made in Nevada":MAILTO:bscribner@unr.edu
GEO:38.8026097;-116.419389
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T033829
CREATED:20201116T223744Z
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SUMMARY:Where's the Contract? Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Nevada
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jennifer Wilson\, Government Contracts Advisor\, Nevada PTAC \n( For info. about the Nevada PTAC\, see its webpage: https://goed.nv.gov/programs-incentives/procurement-assistance-outreach/) \n\n Learn about various program resources available to Veteran-Owned businesses in Nevada\n The resources will help them compete for contracts at the federal government level\, but also at the state and local government levels\n\n  \n\nWhere’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.\nThe 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-resources-for-veteran-owned-businesses-in-nevada-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, STATEWIDE\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="APEX Accelerator Northern Nevada":MAILTO:procurement@diversifynevada.com
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