http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/mcgehee.asp This calendar of Southeast 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/mcgehee.asp#61070-2008-0029 Starting a business? Purchasing or refinancing one? We'll walk you through the basics of getting a business loan, determining how much cash is needed, and how to manage that key to survival. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/mcgehee.asp#61070-2008-0030 Whether you're starting or have an established business, you need to define your concept, evaluate the competition, determine the risks, and estimate the costs. We recommend our "Starting a Business in Arkansas" seminar first. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/mcgehee.asp#61070-2008-0031 Many business owners consider marketing to be just advertising and selling. They don't consider additional techniques that are available to them. In this presentation, the speaker shares approaches that are not only practical and low cost but also effective for any size business. Among the techniques to be covered are: developing a competitive edge, public relations, business cards, referrals, the value of a database, the power of a thank you note and gifts, the importance of following up, e-marketing and how and when to use a postcard. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/mcgehee.asp#61070-2008-0032 This hands-on workshop is for beginners and those with limited experience using QuickBooks and how to get your own company set up using this system. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125 http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/mcgehee.asp#61070-2008-0033 You'll get straight talk instead of the myths and hearsay that abound regarding the U.S. Small Business Administration. Your SBDC is partially funded through a partnership with the SBA as a free resource to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and prosper. Let us tell you how.