http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp Effective July 1, 2009, the UA Fayetteville SBTDC assumed responsibility for SBTDC training in Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian counties. en-us Small Business Copyright 2009 UALR Arkansas SBTDC. All rights reserved. tmlee1@ualr.edu tmlee1@ualr.edu 60 http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/rss/asbdc-logo.gif http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/ http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#t61020-2009-0112 Gas prices rising, consumer spending dropping, and the housing market floundering describes our current environment. Small business survival in these difficult economic times is becoming more challenging every day. Is YOUR business going to survive the recession? This is one workshop you can't afford to miss. Small business owners will learn about the basics of recessions and the effect on their markets. Learn how to read the warning signs for coming recessionary periods and what your business can do to survive, even grow and prosper, despite the current economic changes. Topics will include keeping your cash flow healthy, easy marketing techniques to use, and even how to go against the grain to thrive in a recession. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#t61020-2009-0103 This seminar 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.Registration is Required. http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#t61020-2009-0090 Looking for protection of business assets such as intellectual property, a business name or logo? This seminar is for inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to learn how to protect a logo, invention, name or artistic creation. The session is taught by a patent attorney and will give participants an overview of patent, trademark, and copyright law, processes and available resources. Registration is REQUIRED http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#t61020-2009-0105 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://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/fayetteville.asp#t61020-2009-0106 The U.S. Small Business Administration loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand, and prosper. This seminar will discuss what an SBA loan is, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for an SBA loan. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their existing business are encouraged to attend. Registration is Required.