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ASBDC Online Learning Programs

These online learning programs require about 3-hours to complete. To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or (501) 324-9043 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Accounting 101
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Take command of a bookstore and coffee bar and see how money moves in and out of a business learning the fundamentals of accounting at the same time.

This online course provides an in-depth look at each of the primary accounting transactions used in a business demonstrating how "the language of business" works. Without using any accounting jargon to begin with, this online course demonstrates how to keep score in a business through a simple scorecard approach. When you are finished, you are shown that each of your scorecards represents one of the three primary financial statements used in managing a business. more

 

Creating Financial Projections
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course provides a comprehensive how-to look at creating projected income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets. An essential skill in securing outside financing and in managing a business. more

 

Creating a Loan Package
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course details the exact set of steps necessary in preparing a comprehensive loan package request. Each of the forms and requirements are explained and included. From initial readiness tests to help with advanced topics such as U.S. Small Business Administration loans, this online course lays it on the line concerning what a lender is really looking for and how they evaluate loan requests. more

 

Finding Money to Start a Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: A comprehensive ten-part online course on the tactics of how money is really raised for small business formation. This online course examines the sources of available capital and provides an overview concerning the difference between debt and equity. This online course walks you through the maze of financial terms and tactics necessary to successfully identify and secure money for a new business venture. more

 

Finding and Attracting Investors
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course presents practical tactics on how to identify and secure different types of capital including seed capital, angel capital, and venture capital. The process used by different kinds of investors is presented and the tools for completing the fund-raising process are presented. Special focus is given to the federal and state laws that govern the capital and securities process. more

 

ASBDC Lead Center

To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or 501-683-7700 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Introduction To QuickBooks
Thursday, May 15, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Introduction to QuickBooks introduces this popular accounting software program to small business owners with little or no experience using it. Topics include: setting up a new company, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, and how to view transactions records and find information in your company file. **Please note that seating is limited so advance payment is required for seat reservations.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Cosponsor: Bax and Associates

 

Intermediate QuickBooks
Thursday, May 15, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Intermediate QuickBooks offers instruction in recording transactions and maintaining your company's accounting information using this software package. Topics include: purchases, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, classes, and reports. Instructions will be provided on fixing common errors and preparing reconciliations. **Please note that seating is limited, so advance payment is required for seat reservations.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Cosponsor: Bax and Associates

 

QuickBooks: Managing Your Data
Friday, May 16, 2008
8:30 a.m. - Noon
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Effectively managing the books is vital to small businesses. This seminar will focus on the maintenance of items, lists, inventory, purchases, job costs, and classes. **Please note that seating is limited, so advance payment is required for seat reservation.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Cosponsor: Bax and Associates

 

QuickBooks: Payroll
Friday, May 16, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Payroll provides instruction on setting up the necessary information to use the payroll features in QuickBooks. Topics include: payroll set-up, tracking employee time, issuing paychecks, paying liabilities, and producing required payroll reports. **Please note that seating is limited, so advance payment is required for seat reservation.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Cosponsor: Bax and Associates

 

UA Fayetteville SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA Fayetteville SBDC at (479) 575-5148 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Introduction to QuickBooks
Friday, June 06, 2008
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Reynolds Center, Room 117
Map and directions
Fayetteville
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Introduction to QuickBooks introduces this popular accounting software program to small business owners with little or no experience using it. Topics include: setting up a new company, restricting levels of access for multi-users, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, writing checks vs. paying bills, invoicing, depositing money, credit memos and printing checks.

Speaker: Linda Rogers, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

 

Intermediate QuickBooks
Friday, June 06, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Reynolds Center, Room 117
Map and directions
Fayetteville
Cost: $65

Seminar Highlights: Intermediate QuickBooks participants will acquire knowledge of the more advanced features of QuickBooks. Topics include: entering purchase orders, receiving items, entering a bill, adjusting and reporting inventory, creating job estimates, invoicing, accounts payable management, creating reports, sales tax, bank reconciliations, fixing errors, finding information and accountant's review.

Speaker: Linda Rogers, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

 

HSU Arkadelphia SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the HSU Arkadelphia SBDC at (870) 230-5184 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Keeping Your Books with QuickBooks Session I - Introduction
Monday, June 02, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Arkadelphia
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: Introduces this popular accounting software program to small business owners with little or no experience using the software. Topics include: setting up a new company, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, and how to view transactions records and find information in your company file. Pay $49 per seminar or $88 both seminars

Speaker: Lisa Massey, Accountant, Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

Cosponsor: Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

 

Keeping Your Books with QuickBooks Session I I - Intermediate
Monday, June 09, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Arkadelphia
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: This session offers instruction in recording transactions and maintaining your company's accounting information using this software package. Topics include: purchases, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, classes and reports. Instructions will be provided on fixing common errors and preparing reconciliations. Pay $49 per seminar or $88 both seminars

Speaker: Lisa Massey, Accountant, Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

Cosponsor: Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

 

Keeping Your Books with QuickBooks Session I - Introduction
Monday, June 23, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Arkadelphia
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: Introduces this popular accounting software program to small business owners with little or no experience using the software. Topics include: setting up a new company, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, and how to view transactions records and find information in your company file. Pay $49 per seminar or $88 both seminars

Speaker: Lisa Massey, Accountant, Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

Cosponsor: Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

 

Keeping Your Books with QuickBooks Session I I - Intermediate
Monday, June 30, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Arkadelphia
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: This session offers instruction in recording transactions and maintaining your company's accounting information using this software package. Topics include: purchases, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, classes and reports. Instructions will be provided on fixing common errors and preparing reconciliations. Pay $49 per seminar or $88 both seminars

Speaker: Lisa Massey, Accountant, Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

Cosponsor: Taylor Rodgers & Turner PLLC

 

First Step FastTrac®: Price & Profitability: Pricing & Product/Services Costs
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Gurdon

Seminar Highlights: Session 7: Pricing strategies and the affect prices have on profitability; break-even analysis. One -time $25 Application fee covers all sessions. APPLY NOW LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Cosponsors: City of Gurdon, Southern Financial Partners, Cabe Foundation & Clark County

 

UA-Monticello SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA-Monticello SBDC at (870) 222-4900 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

QuickBooks I
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: 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

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

QuickBooks II
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: This session on processing transactions includes purchasing, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reports, reconciliations, and fixing common errors. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

QuickBooks III
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: Problem solving, troubleshooting, special situations, and using QuickBooks' payroll features to track employee time, issue paychecks, and produce payroll reports and payments. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

QuickBooks Point-of-Sale
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: Accept payments, manage inventory, manage customers. Learn how to use this hardware/software program to save time and energy with bookkeeping, inventory control, and maximizing service and sales to your best customers.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

 

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