How To Protect Your Woman Owned Business

How To Protect Your Woman Owned Business

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…

Starting the New Year with a Well-Planned Estate

Starting the New Year with a Well-Planned Estate

  By Dara J. Goldsmith, Esq., Special to bizNEVADA The catchphrase “it is all good” summarizes the advantages of estate planning.  There is no downside to setting up an estate plan. Estate plans generally consist of a will, powers of attorney for health care and financial matters, and a living will. Basic estate planning allows…

Hitting The Reset Button On Your Workplace Security

Hitting The Reset Button On Your Workplace Security

 by K.J. Smith, Special to bizNEVADA Stripped from the headlines on a daily basis are stories of workplace violence. Things have gotten so bad with enraged employees that active shooter training for corporations is becoming as common as customer service workshops. Although these events draw the biggest attention, there is an older and more prevalent…

2018 Taxes

Preparing your 2018 Taxes

What you should know about the changes in the Tax Law    By Brent Forbush, Special to bizNEVADA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) contains a treasure trove of tax breaks for businesses. Here are the most important changes in the new law that will affect businesses and their owners. New 21% corporate tax…

Commercial Insurance

How To Weather The Worst Of Storms In Your Business

 by Scott Menath, Special to bizNEVADA Many people watched the news with horror as Hurricane Michael swept through Florida and Georgia last month. How could anyone defend themselves against this threat?   The impact of the hurricane’s sustained 155 miles per hour winds was almost complete in its devastation of Mexico Beach, a shoreline community…

Direct mail delivers proven results! 1

Direct mail delivers proven results!

by Bill Houghton While I recognize the USPS continues to take a beating to their reputation and I hear many times weekly, that ‘print is dead’, the evidence and behaviors of Americans, even youngest adults, tell a completely different story! Mail gets results! People check their mailboxes almost daily and even if they sort their…

7 Myths About SBA 504 Loans

7 Myths About SBA 504 Loans

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 approval as quickly as ten business days. Tip: Provide your lender with a complete…

Put On Your Big-Boy Pants and Get Busy Marketing

Put On Your Big-Boy Pants and Get Busy Marketing

  by Joe Ross If you own a business, chances are you are really great at a lot of things, but Marketing probably isn’t one of them. Popular owner attitudes toward marketing vary from indifference to disdain, yet nearly all recognize marketing is critical if a business is to thrive. Of course, there are business…