http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp This calendar of Fayetteville, Arkansas area small business training events is a service of the Arkansas Small Business Development Center. The Arkansas SBDC is a partnership among the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other Arkansas institutions of higher education. en-us Small Business Copyright 2008 UALR Arkansas SBDC. All rights reserved. tmlee1@ualr.edu tmlee1@ualr.edu 60 http://asbdc.ualr.edu/rss/asbdc_admin_logo.gif http://asbdc.ualr.edu/ http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#61020-2008-0039 No matter how large or small, all businesses should have a written plan. A business plan helps to define concepts, evaluate the competition, analyze markets, determine risks and estimate financial potential. Business plans are required to obtain a small business loan. This in-depth seminar discusses the business planning process in detail. Participants will learn about the importance of planning and the elements that go into a good plan. For new entrepreneurs, Starting a Business in Arkansas is recommended as a first step. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#61020-2008-0040 The US Small Business Administration loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand and prosper. This seminar will discuss the SBA loan program, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Our instructor, Pat Walker, is the SBA loan representative for Northwest Arkansas and will be able to answer specific questions you may have. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their existing business are encouraged to attend. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#61020-2008-0041 Coming up with new product (or service) ideas and getting them into the market is what keeps your business going. But over 80% of new product launches fail. How do you beat the odds? This seminar gives small businesses some common sense ideas for improving your chances of success. Just as importantly, it will explore how to keep bad ideas from getting too far down the path and wasting your time and money. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#61020-2008-0042 Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#61020-2008-0043 Life becomes increasingly hectic for entrepreneurs who must balance the demands of business and family. Fortunately there are strategies to help! This fun-filled interactive seminar will include tips on how to delegate (at work and at home), prioritize your tasks, manage your schedule, communicate more effectively, put more fun in your day and even be in two places at once (just kidding)! You will leave this seminar with a new awareness on how to balance your life for less stress at work, more efficiency at home and more time for you!