Is your business located in a distressed area of Nevada? Or do you want to find out more on programs that support business and community development? If so, find the answers you are looking for and join us to learn about New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) at this even hosted by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.
Read MoreThe act of registering and paying membership dues won’t inherently equate to full immersion in any networking community. Here are some easy-to-implement strategies centered on getting the most out of any professional organization.
Read MoreYou’ve taken the time to attend a network event, make conversation, and create some connections. What’s next? Here are 5 suggested steps to keep the conversation going.
Read MoreAny successful relationship is built on clear communication. It’s true in marriages. And it’s equally true in the relationship between brands and influencers. In a study published by my firm, The Abbi Agency, our research finds that social media influencers commonly cite weak communication with brands as their biggest headache — and a reason that influencer-based initiatives fail to deliver on their full promise.
Read MoreWhen we think about the concept of “learning,” many of us likely travel back to high school or college. We recall sitting in a lecture hall, poring over books, absorbing the nuances of government, physics — or worse yet (for me, at least): calculus.
Read MoreWith the back-to-school season in full swing, many business owners find themselves leaving behind vacations and relaxing getaways and getting ready to get back to it. This has many business owners feeling inspired to make updates and upgrades in their business. Here are a few tips to make sure your business is ready.
Read MoreWhat if you were adept enough at reading and understanding body language that you noticed that “micro-expression of disbelief” the moment it flashed across your prospect’s face? What would happen if you were able to stop your presentation right at that moment in time and find out what your prospect was thinking. What if you knew the right questions to ask to uncover your customer’s disbelief, address it right in the moment, and move on?
Read MoreWhy is this even important? The name of the game in social media is reach. Knowing and using the proper video ratio will increase your numbers. More views/clicks/engagement for less money.
Read MoreA diverse economy is stronger than one based on only one or two industries. Traditionally, Nevada’s economic foundations have depended on mining and travel, tourism and hospitality. When the last recession hit even the hospitality industry, a serious move to diversify the economy began.
Cinammon Davies and Renee McGinnes have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
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