Although news reports continue to lament on the condition of the economy, there are a few actions taken by the government that could make a real difference in the state of Nevada. Beginning this fall, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and the Catalyst Fund (SB75) are programs that make money available to small [...]

Small businesses and non-profits are beginning to realize that they don’t necessarily need a custom built CMS system to run their website. Why not use a state-of-the-art publishing platform that focuses on aesthetics, web standards and usability – and not to mention… it’s FREE?

Here at the NSBDC, I spend a lot of time talking with folks wanting to start a business, and one of the very first things we get into is the reason for having to write a business plan. One of the main reasons – “Because a lender REQUIRES one!”  Out of that discussion generally comes [...]

As a follow up to the 12th step in the SEO Checklist for Your New Website, I recommend adding your site to the following 8 Free Business Listing Websites: Google, Yahoo, Bing, Yelp, City Search, Merchant Circle, Trip Advisor and DMOZ. You will be asked to create a business profile allowing you to add a [...]

A checklist to use during the development process Are you ready to build a website for your small business or for yourself? There are simple search engine optimization steps you should consider during the development process. The following 12 step optimization checklist will bring you one step closer to maximizing your revenues with smart web [...]

Here is a question that our clients often ask: “My husband and I are thinking about buying a local business. The current owner has a price in mind. My husband seems to think it’s a good deal, but it seems high to me. How do we figure out what a fair price would be?” Purchasing [...]

Entering into a commercial lease is one of the first steps entrepreneurs take when opening a new business or a new location. The lease process involves many important decisions, not only assessing the viability of the physical location, but also the provisions contained in the lease document. It is important to remember that not all [...]

By Bonnie Drinkwater, Esq. and Tracy McKenzie, Esq. Under both federal and state employment laws, employers are required to post specific employment materials for employees in a conspicuous area (such as a break or lunch room) and in a language employees understand. When there are changes to existing employment laws or new laws are enacted, [...]

Despite the current financial upheaval both in Nevada and throughout the nation, entrepreneurs and small business owners still need access to capital to start or expand a business.  But, navigating the path from deciding a loan is needed to having the funds in the business banking account has recently become much tougher. Not only have [...]

Nevada provides many tools to small business – from incentives for business expansion to self-insurance plans to assist in risk management. Another tool Nevada corporations have in their business arsenal is the publicly registered offering of securities. Raising capital through a public offering can help with an expansion or the launch of a new business. [...]