by Michael D. Bosma, Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen NCET helps you explore business and technology Generally, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) “loan” amount you received was based on 2 ½ months of 2019 W-2 salary with no employee with more than an annualized income of $100,000. The funds were to be used for payroll, mortgage interest, […]
NCET Biz Tips: How to Start a Business – Part 5 – Description of Management and Organization
by Peter Williamson, Business Coach and Certified Exit Planner A quick recap on our progress toward starting your business: You’ve covered Company Description, Market Analysis and Competitive Analysis. Well done! Now it’s time to think about Management and Organization. One of the key things here is to first think through HOW you will deliver your […]
NCET Biz Tips: 5 Tips to Look Your Best on Zoom
by Marcia O’Malley, Founder and Video Content Creator at Mindful Media Services I’ve become a true Zoombie! How about you? Over the last few months, I’ve attended, hosted and managed more Zoom meetings and events than I can count. Who would have imaged such a scene? Our new virtual reality begs us to step up […]
Ormat Technologies Completes Geothermal Power Plant Upgrade in Reno
Press release and photo from Ormat Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced that the enhancement of its Steamboat Hills geothermal power plant located near Reno, Nevada is complete and achieved commercial operation on June 6, 2020. Enhancement work included the replacement of all old generating unit equipment with new, state-of-the-art equipment and resource modifications that […]
NCET Biz Tips: WFH Network Risks to Your Business
by Antonio A. Rucci, retired Counterintelligence Special Agent and U.S. Army Warrant Officer Businesses of all sizes are transitioning their workforces from their “Work-From-Home” (WFH) models, back to the physical office but many are opting to continue to allow their employees to work remotely, re-architecting their entire security strategy along the way. In doing so, […]
NCET Biz Tips: Home Office Security & Productivity
by Gary Micander, Chief Technical Officer for Sierra Computer Group Many more of us work from home now, and for many, that may be the new normal. The bad news for end users and employers is that each remote connection to the office represents another opening in the network and another potential security vulnerability. We’ve […]
NCET Biz Tips: How to Start a Business: Part 4 – Competitive Analysis
by Wesley McQuillen, Principal at ALTER Strategies So you’ve determined there’s a market for your business idea. How do you ensure you get your piece of the pie? Conduct a competitive analysis. A competitive analysis is a granular assessment of your competition: who they serve, how they operate, how they market themselves, how well they’re […]
Going Digital in The Time of The Coronavirus
Original article from Facebook This word has been used a lot lately: unprecedented. However, it’s safe to say that increase in digital media consumption and the need for a digital marketing strategy is not. It’s been on the rise for decades. COVID-19 made us all acutely aware that businesses can not avoid going digital (at […]
Calling all Innovators and Entrepreneurs
The Lee Business School at UNLV has created a worldwide $1,000,000 Lee School Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the goal of discovering and funding innovative technologies and solutions that make the food & beverage, hospitality, casino, sports & entertainment and travel industries a safe place for employees and guests in the post pandemic world.