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 [...]

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 most [...]

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. [...]

The Nevada Department of Taxation is holding a free Ask the Advisors “Basic Training Workshop” for new and existing businesses on Wednesday October 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop will cover topics including:

Understanding sales and use tax
Modified business tax
Live entertainment tax
Business license requirements
Sales tax permit fees
Collection of tax
Exemptions
Resale certificates
Petition/appeal rights
Taxpayers’ bill [...]