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Arkadelphia Area

HSU Arkadelphia SBTDC

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

How to Write a Business Plan

Friday, May 24, 2013 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $35.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "How to Write a Business Plan". 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.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Business Consultant

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Friday, June 07, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The College of the Ouachitas
Malvern
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at HSU presents "Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses." A small marketing budget doesn't have to mean restricted resources for your small business. Get an overview of general marketing techniques, accompanied by suggestions for small businesses with small budgets. Topics include how to create a marketing plan and calendar, determining your target markets, low cost marketing tools, image development and branding, and e-marketing.

Speaker: Tara Thornton

Co-sponsor: The College of the Ouachitas

Boosting Business with Great Customer Reviews

Friday, June 14, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cossatot Community College/UA
DeQueen
Cost: FREE

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center at HSU present "Boosting Business with Great Online Reviews". Do you know what your customers are saying about your business online? Customer reviews through online sites such as Tripadvisor and Yelp are crucial to the success of a small business. Don't overlook this vital tool for marketing your small business. This seminar will lead you through the various online customer review sites, how to create compelling business listings for the most popular sites, and tips for getting great customer reviews!

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: Connect Arkansas, First State Bank, & CCCUA

How to Write a Business Plan

Friday, June 14, 2013 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $35.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "How to Write a Business Plan". 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.

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Social Media in a Day

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Henderson State University
Mooney Hall
Arkadelphia
Cost: $50.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center at HSU presents "Social Media in a Day". This hands-on workshop walks participants through the account set-up process for Facebook, Twitter, TripAdvisor, Yelp, & Google+. Attendees will receive personal instruction on how to set up their accounts the right way, information on what to post on each site, tips on updating social media profiles via a smartphone, and how to respond to both positive and negative online customer reviews. **Pre-registration is required. Suggested (not required) computer skills include: ability to maneuver the Internet, basic typing skills, & knowledge of how to upload images.

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: Henderson State University

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Friday, June 21, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Website in a Day

Friday, June 28, 2013 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cossatot Community College/UA
Nashville
Cost: FREE

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at HSU presents "Website in a Day". Does your business need a website? Have you been held back by a lack of funds or a lack of technical skills? Then, Website in a Day is the hands-on workshop for you! Come sit down with the ASBTDC's laptop lab and design a free website using Weebly. You'll be taken step-by-step through creating a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook with detailed instructions. Participants attend free due to a joint partnership with Connect Arkansas, a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing high-speed internet and adoption throughout Arkansas.

Speaker: Tara Thornton, Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: Connect Arkansas, First State Bank and CCCUA

How to Write a Business Plan

Friday, June 28, 2013 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $35.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "How to Write a Business Plan". 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.

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Considering Using QuickBooks

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $65.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Considering Using QuickBooks". This seminar helps the participant to determine whether or not to purchase and use QuickBooks for their accounting and bookkeeping needs. Topics include "Why Use QuickBooks", an overview of QuickBooks products, and QuickBooks Support.

Speaker: Paul Bax, CPA

Co-sponsor: Bax & Associates and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

QuickBooks for Beginners

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $65.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "QuickBooks for Beginners". This session helps the QuickBooks user to use QuickBooks routinely while ensuring that tasks maintain fiscal accountability. Topics covered include: Debits vs. Credits, Writing Checks, Making Deposits, Entering & Paying Bills, Invoices & Receipts, and Receiving Payments. **Please note that only 11 seats are available. No seating is available for walk-ins. Payment is required at time of registration to guarantee your seat.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, CPA

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Bax & Associates

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Friday, July 12, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $65.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "QuickBooks: Beyond the Basics". This workshop is designed for the experienced QuickBooks user to work with other features in QuickBooks as well as sharing tips on everyday use of the software. Topics include: Inventory, Sales Tax, Utilities, Memorized Transactions, Back-up Files, and Customizing Invoices, Receipts & Statements. **Please note that only 11 seats are available. No seating is available for walk-ins. Payment is required at time of registration to guarantee your seat.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, CPA

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Bax & Associates

QuickBooks Online

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $65.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "QuickBooks On-Line". This workshop works with QuickBooks On-Line users to routinely utilize the program on-line. Topics include: Moving Around QuickBooks, Entering Transactions, Generating Reports, and Backing Up Files. **Please note that only 11 seats are available. No seating is available for walk-ins. Payment is required at time of registration to guarantee your seat.**

Speaker: Paul Bax, CPA

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Bax & Associates

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Friday, August 02, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

How to Write a Business Plan

Friday, August 09, 2013 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $35.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "How to Write a Business Plan". 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.

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Friday, August 16, 2013 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hot Springs
Cost: $30.00

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Tara Thornton, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Co-sponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

UALR College of Business
SBA
Association of Small Business Development Centers
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - College of Business
Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development
2801 S. University / Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Phone: 501.683.7700  Fax: 501.683.7720
webmaster@asbtdc.ualr.edu
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is funded in part though a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business and other institutions of higher education. All opinions, conclusions of recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. It is the goal of UALR to eliminate discriminatory harassment and to promote equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran's status or disability.