An issue that will only become more prevalent moving into the future, cybersecurity is something that affects everyone. From the grandfather that sends his social security check to a “prince” in Nigeria, to the CEO who finds her proprietary data held hostage by a cyber thief, no one is immune to online threats and scams. Business owners need to be especially careful as they must protect, not only their own information, but, in many cases, the information of their customers as well.
Read MoreThe 2020 NCET Tech Showcase and Awards Gala was scheduled to take place in late March at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center — an annual event that brings roughly 400 businesspeople together. But, as March moved along, and the coronavirus cases in Washoe County climbed, “it became clearer and clearer that we were not going to be able to hold that event,” Dave Archer, president and CEO of NCET.
On Oct. 21, during a brief window when the state increased the limit on gatherings to 250 people, NCET was finally able to hold its annual event.
Read MoreIf you were asked to visualize a construction worker, you would likely picture a laborer in a hardhat, tool belt and work boots, wielding a hammer. A foreman? Clipboard in one hand, rolled up blueprints in the other, pencil behind the ear.
While that visual is still seen on your typical construction site today, there is a growing amount of technology — from equipment on site to software behind the scenes — being used by construction companies to increase efficiency and productivity.
Read MoreIn 2017, international food flavoring giant Monin bought land just north of Reno as it looked to expand its footprint in the West Coast.
Three years and a global pandemic later, production is finally underway at the new 115,000-square-foot Monin West manufacturing and distribution facility after COVID-19 ravaged the restaurants, cafes and food establishments that served as the company’s primary clients.
Read MoreWhat a year 2020 has been! I have been thinking fondly of January 2020 because I didn’t know it yet, but I was much younger and oh so naïve! This year has certainly aged me while providing important life lessons. Thank you, COVID!
Let’s start simply by pointing out that the CDC website was one of the most used tools in HR this year. I’m not sure that I even knew the website existed back in January when I was so young and fresh.
Read MoreNevadans start several thousand new businesses each year. If you’d like to be one of them, NCET and the Reno Gazette-Journal are pleased to introduce a new monthly column designed to help you start your business. Each month, our local business experts will walk you through the steps you’ll need to take to launch your business.
The first step to starting a business is determining if business ownership is right for you. There are many signs you can look for to determine if owning a business is right for you. If you truly believe in your idea, have an appetite for learning, and are ready to face failure, you may be ready to take on business ownership.
Read MoreWhen Arya Udry was a little girl, she would stare at the sky and ponder the possibility of life beyond Earth.
So when NASA selected the UNLV professor to be part of its Mars 2020 rover mission, Udry was over the moon. “At 32, to be selected so young for this mission is incredible,” Udry said.
NASA chose Udry and 12 other scientists, including fellow UNLV professor Elisabeth “Libby” Hausrath, out of more than 100 applicants for the mission.
Read MoreOn December 21, 2020, Congress passed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” the omnibus spending bill for the fiscal year that began October 1. The bipartisan bill, which is over 5,000 pages long, is the fifth phase of legislation aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigating the related economic harm for families, workers and businesses.
Among other things, it includes $600 stimulus checks for most Americans. After holding up the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill for nearly a week and urging Congress to increase the amount of stimulus checks to $2,000, President Trump on December 27 signed off on the package.
Read MoreDo you share these 10 traits of successful entrepreneurs? Don’t despair if you don’t have all of these attributes – most people don’t. You can acquire many of these characteristics by learning and practicing them. Here are some tips for doing just that.
Read MoreBacked by the notion that local companies currently need to go out of state to fill high-profile tech jobs, Blockchains, LLC is taking a significant step toward building a workforce for Nevada’s evolving blockchain industry.
The Sparks company on Nov. 11 announced the launch of its Blockchains Education Initiative (BEI), a pilot program focused on creating an education pathway for Silver State students to learn and develop skills for “well-paid careers” in the blockchain industry.
Read MoreAfter a six-year-long development, fundraising, and construction process, Reno Ice plans to open its doors for public skate sessions later in December. As the only NHL regulation ice rink in the area, the nonprofit organization is innovatively equipped to bring community dreams to life.
Joel Grace, President of the Board of Directors for Reno Ice, explained a little about the process of launching a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Well, the bottom line is that we’re dealing with people’s lives,” Grace said. “My wife’s a teacher, and I see what these kids go through. So, we’re going to be as safe as possible.”
Read MoreGabrielle Brackett has been 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. Jock Ochiltree and Chris Boline have been re-elected to the NCET board.
Read MoreAdil Harchaoui has seen just about every way a business can leave itself vulnerable to a cyber attack. Two months ago, however, the founder of Reno-based Nevada IT Solutions (NVITS) double-clicked an attachment from a prospective client that made him do a double take.
“Their office manager sent us a spreadsheet of every single password they had ever created,” said Harchaoui, noting the importance of using encrypted password management tools instead of recording sensitive information on easy-to-hack documents.
Read MoreConversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is an excellent tool for any organization operating in a digital medium with a visiting audience and a goal for audience engagement. However, there are some qualifiers of a CRO program that you need to ensure success. Check out Noble Studios’ easy guide and get your CRO strategy dialed in for your business.
Read MoreFor a variety of reasons, many of us will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future. With that in mind, here are some New Year’s resolutions to consider for 2021.
I’ve always been impressed by the number of networking opportunities offered in Northern Nevada. While many of these networking events are on hold for a while, we still have numerous ways to stay in touch with friends and colleagues.
I’m sure you put a lot of thought and money into your professional headshot, and you can do the same for your Zoom appearance. Here are some tips to have your Zoom appearance look as great as your headshot.
Read MoreWe often find ourselves representing the seller of a business, which is why we’ve published a couple of articles on the topic. We get it – as a buyer you’re already shelling out money to buy the business and don’t want to shell out additional money to pay an attorney to walk you through the process, especially when the escrow company or broker is nice enough to give you a form purchase agreement to use.
Read MoreTim Duvall had a clear goal in mind when he formed his company, Neo Medical. “The real job of our company is to help take these little infants who were born too soon and send them home with their moms and dads at the end of it all,” said Duvall, president of the firm.
Creating specialized products designed specifically for neonatal and small pediatric patients, Neo Medical has been achieving that goal since it launched in Fremont, California, in 2007.
Mike Bosma thought it would be helpful to hit some of the nuances for the 2020 tax year that may surprise you come April 15, 2021, when you file your taxes.
In fact, the upcoming filing season is going to be trickier for many taxpayers due to high unemployment, working from home and general upheaval due to COVID-19.
Here are a few COVID-19 tax related-issues of which to be aware.
How can I reduce some of my operational expenses? What should I look for in a Home Office when I buy a new house? NCET’s panel of business and technology experts answer your questions in our monthly column.
Read MoreThe Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship and The College of Business at The University of Nevada, Reno are excited to announce the 3rd annual International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium: Innovation in a Changing World. The virtual event will be held on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8, 2021.
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