By Gloria M. Petroni, special to bizNEVADA As the pool of woman business owners continues to grow, so do the complexities of our environments. Social changes, intricacies in tax law and constant introduction of new technology are just some factors changing the way businesses operate from their leaders to their front lines. As more females…
by Evan Dickson, President, Nevada State Development Corporation The following seven myths and facts refer to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Commercial Loan Program. MYTH 1: It takes four to six months to get a loan approval. Fact: You can obtain an SBA 504 approval as quickly as ten business days. Tip: Provide your lender with…
by Joe Ross – special to bizNEVADA If you have been in business for a while, you’ve likely made discoveries about your industry, customers, and market. Hopefully, you’ve uncovered new opportunities and have a strong understanding of how to prosper and grow. Naturally, marketing plays a role in any growth plan. There are…
by Corrine Casanova During the recession here in northern Nevada, construction essentially became a dead industry. Because of this, many skilled workers were forced to leave the construction industry and pursue very different opportunities. Over 20,000 jobs were lost in the construction industry alone by the year 2000 in the Reno area. As Nevada…
by Lindsay Clarke and Nicolle Gust The Greater Reno-Sparks-Lake Tahoe area has become a very appealing place to call home. The economy is in full recovery mode with major companies moving in to take advantage of the tax benefits, tourism is back on the rise and the unemployment rate has considerably decreased. Coupled with the…
By Kirk Hurford Recently, a bridge in Miami collapsed and six people lost their lives. The day after the collapse, somebody at the Department of Transportation (DOT) listened to their voicemail and came across a message that was two days old. The message was an alert about cracks in the bridge. Just pause to think…
by Jeffrey Benjamin Accountability is tied to success. When you are accountable, you are incredible. Here are some tools that can help you to be accountable and how you can hold others accountable, too. Get an accountability partner. Exercise is easier to act on when you have a workout partner or hire a personal fitness…
by Rob Crocco Keeping money in the community where you live makes sense. According to the Small Business Administration, there were 29.6 million small businesses in 2014. Only 19,000 of them were large businesses. After the recession, the number of small businesses continues to increase. Who’s in love with “big box” stores anyway? Here are…
By Lindsay Clarke and Nicolle Gust As we approach spring in the Greater Reno-Sparks area, many eager pre-approved buyers are holding their breath in hopes of new listings hitting the market. Standing Inventory? What’s that? Today’s home buyer has to pull out all of the stops just to contend on a decent home that…
by Margi Grein When you are in need of medical care, are you more likely to seek out a licensed professional or casually seek help from someone operating out of their home? What is it about a license that adds value to how we select professionals to hire? While a license does not guarantee a…
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