If you are looking to start or expand a business in Nevada or just need help solving a problem specific to this state or region, there's a wide range of resources — both government and private — available to help.
While many nationally focused resources offer helpful solutions, some issues are better addressed at the state or local level. Answers to licensing, zoning, sales tax, incorporation, economic development issues and a mountain of other matters often reside at the state level. Ironically, however, finding the right resources closer to home can often be even more difficult, as local solutions often live in many different places.
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get free help at the Nevada Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Need help to start or grow a business in Nevada? The Nevada Small Business Development Center provides free statewide counseling, training and assistance programs for the aspiring and existing small business owner.
I recommend: Nevada SBDC can set you up with
free and confidential counseling from experienced pros, help you access
business research, acquire
training, find
financing, obtain detailed
demographics on Nevada businesses and consumer and discover a network of
business contacts in Nevada.
SCORE more free help for your biz
SCORE, "Counselors to America's small business" is a terrific national organization that provides free mentoring for small business owners.
I recommend: These are SCORE Nevada offices:
Las Vegas - Southern Nevada SCORE;
Reno - Northern Nevada SCORE
Access state government info on starting and growing a business in Nevada
The central resource is the Nevada Dept. of Business & Industry.
I recommend: Nevada DBI will funnel you to the right places for what you need, including these: UNR
Center for Economic Development (Research and technical help),
Management Assistance Partnership (MAP) (Business and technical assistance),
Community Business Resource Center (CBRC) (Connect to all of Nevada's free business assistance resources), Nevada
Secretary of State's Office, (New and existing corporations, LLCs and other business entities),
Nevada Commission on Economic Development (Incentive programs for businesses relocating to Nevada),
Office of Business Finance and Planning (Financing for small manufacturers and certain non-profit and solid waste disposal projects),
Division of Industrial Relations, (Workers' Comp and safety),
Nevada Labor Commissioner (Labor and wage laws and rates),
Nevada Department of Taxation (Business taxes)
Connect to a Nevada small business resource portal
Discover hundreds of local programs offering free and low-cost help for starting and growing your business.
I recommend: The Business Utility Zone Gateway for
Nevada can connect you with a wide range of people, tools and resources.
Snag state-level help from the SBA
District, state and regional offices of the U.S. Small Business Administration can put a more focused face on federal programs and resources, and plug you into local training and assistance solutions.
I recommend: Just plug in a Zip Code, select a specific city from the pull-down menu or check your state on the
U.S. map in the middle of the
SBA home page.
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