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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
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall Room 307
Arkadelphia
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: 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 Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: HSU

First Step FastTrac: Communicating the Business Concept
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 2: Transform business ideas into business concept statements. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Center Director

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CCCUA- Nashville 1558 U.S. 371 Nashville, AR
Nashville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and Nashville Chamber of Commerce

How to Write a Business Plan
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
CCCUA- Nashville 1558 U.S. 371 Nashville, AR
Nashville
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: 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 Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and Nashville Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Gathering Information for Feasibility
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 3: Feedback on business concept statements and consider personal financial readiness. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Kelly Massey, HSU SBTDC Business Consultant

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Product and Services
Monday, February 22, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 4: Describe product/services including features, benefits, and uniqueness. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Market Analysis: Industry and Competition
Thursday, February 25, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 5: Focus on opportunities in the industry and evaluate competition Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Learning How to Sell on eBay
Friday, February 26, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: More than 1,000,000 people in the U.S. sell on eBay as their primary or secondary source of income, and you can, too. Learn about registering with eBay and PayPal, taking digital photo researching the market, creating a proper listing, shipping, completing the sale and tons of great hints and tricks. Cost: $95; $85 (Srs.); $155 (Couples, 1 Book)

Speaker: Darlene Farmer, Certified Education eBay Specialist

Cosponsor: TThe Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Learning eBay from a Pro

First Step FastTrac: Market Analysis: Market Segments & Strategies
Thursday, March 04, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 6: Define target markets and develop marketing strategies. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Price and Profitability: Pricing and Product/Service Cost
Monday, March 08, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 7: Pricing strategies and the affect prices have on profitability; break-even analysis. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Kelly Massey, HSU SBTDC Business Consultant

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Growing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
183 Hwy 399 DeQueen, AR
De Queen
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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.

Speaker: Kelly Massey, HSU SBTDC Business Consultant

Cosponsor: First State Bank, Cossatot Community College UA and DeQueen Chamber of Commerce

Basic Excel
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall Room 307B
Arkadelphia
Cost: $40

Seminar Highlights: This hands-on workshop is ideal for beginners and will help participants master the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Speaker: Renae Clark, CPA, Assistant Professor of Business Computer Science, HSU

Cosponsor: HSU

First Step FastTrac: Price and Profitability: Profits
Thursday, March 11, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 8: Difference between profits and cash; determining start-up cost. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: HSU SBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall Room 209
Arkadelphia
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: HSU

First Step FastTrac: Price and Profitability: Cash Flow
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 9: Using the Cash flow Report to evaluate feasibility; key legal issues; sales projection tools. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: Lonnie Jackson, HSU SBTDC Center Director

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Plan for Further Action: Resources for Success
Monday, March 22, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 10: Finalizing the Cash flow Report and key accounting issues. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: HSU SBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

How to Write a Business Plan
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall
Arkadelphia
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: 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 Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: HSU

First Step FastTrac: Plan for Further Action: Next Steps
Monday, March 29, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 10: Finalizing the Cash flow Report and key accounting issues. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: HSu SBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

First Step FastTrac: Feasibility Plan
Thursday, April 01, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: Session 12: Graduation and Executive Summary Presentation. Cost: One time $99 application fee (includes all 12 sessions).

Speaker: HSU SBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp and The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Grants, Loans and Other Financing Options
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Rich Mountain Community College
Mena
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Are you interested in finding a grant or loan for your business? Are you having trouble finding out the truth about grant opportunities for small businesses? This seminar is designed to help you separate fact for fiction when it comes to grants and loans. The seminar will cover specific grant, loan, and other financing opportunities for both start-up and existing business owners.

Speaker: HSU SBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Rich Mountain Community College

7 Steps to Small Business Success
Thursday, April 15, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
CCCUA- DeQueen 183 Hwy 399 DeQueen, AR
DeQueen
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: ASBTDC has identified seven crucial steps for entrepreneurs, no matter what type of small business you want to start. We'll discusses keys to success, how to develop a business plan, and common pitfalls entrepreneurs face. Hear tips from presenters who work with start-ups every day.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and DeQueen Chamber of Commerce

Inbox Impact: Email Marketing Through Constant Contact
Monday, April 19, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cossatot Community College UA- Nashville 1558 U.S. 371 Nashville, AR
Nashville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Inbox Impact: Constant Contact & Email Marketing." Email marketing doesn't cost much. It doesn't take a lot of time. And it's effective. A perfect fit for small businesses! Target the customer you want to reach and get results with email marketing. Learn how to get your email opened, how to grow you list, and how to use Constant Contact software to create professional-looking email campaigns in a snap. No technical expertise is needed.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: CCCUA- Nashville and Nashville Chamber of Commerce

5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon
CCCUA- Nashville 1558 U.S. 371 Nashville, AR
Nashville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Not sure where to begin with social media or why you should bother? Businesses of all sizes are using online tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to connect with customers. We'll show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, and you'll leave with your own social media marketing plan. Learn which social media are a good fit for you, where your target customers are looking online, and what it could mean for your business if you aren't involved in social networking.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and Nashville Chamber of Commerce

5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CCCUA- DeQueen 183 Hwy 399 DeQueen, AR
DeQueen
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Not sure where to begin with social media or why you should bother? Businesses of all sizes are using online tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to connect with customers. We'll show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, and you'll leave with your own social media marketing plan. Learn which social media are a good fit for you, where your target customers are looking online, and what it could mean for your business if you aren't involved in social networking.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and DeQueen Chamber of Commerce

Intermediate Excel
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall Room 307B
Arkadelphia
Cost: $40

Seminar Highlights: Learn how to use Excel to chart data, organize data and use various different formulas and functions.

Speaker: Renae Clark, CPA, Assistant Professor of Business Computer Science, HSU

Cosponsor: HSU

21st Century Marketing- Search Engine Optimization
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
711 Clinton Ave. Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia

Seminar Highlights: 21 Century Marketing Series-Series of 5 Technology Based Marketing Tools Session 1: Search Engine Optimization Is your web site underperforming? Would you like to dramatically increase online visitors and sales? Come attend Search Engine Optimization and learn how to optimize each page of your website to attract qualified customers seeking your product or service. You will learn how to find highly sought for search terms and where to place those terms to create a perfect page. You'll also learn about free online tools for researching keywords and for tracking and analyzing your online customers. Don't miss this opportunity to fine tune your website and turn it into the sales machine it was meant to be! $40 per seminar or $120 for all 5 seminars.

Speaker: Jim Bryant

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp, Clark County, City of Arkadelphia, and Dawson Education Cooperative

Learning How to Sell on eBay
Friday, April 30, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: More than 1,000,000 people in the U.S. sell on eBay as their primary or secondary source of income, and you can, too. Learn about registering with eBay and PayPal, taking digital photo researching the market, creating a proper listing, shipping, completing the sale and tons of great hints and tricks. Cost: $95; $85 (Srs.); $155 (Couples, 1 Book)

Speaker: Darlene Farmer, Certified Education eBay Specialist

Cosponsor: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Learning eBay from a Pro

21st Century Marketing- Web Design I
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
711 Clinton Ave. Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia

Seminar Highlights: 21st Century Marketing Series-Series of 5 Technology Based Marketing Tools Session 2: Web Design I- Basic This hands-on session will introduce you to the principles of financial management, teach you how to monitor and adjust profitability, how to use financial information to make decisions, and you will understand the cash flow cycle and what influences the cycle. $40 per seminar or $120 for all 5 seminars.

Speaker: Timothy Lee, UALR Web Specialist

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp, Clark County, City of Arkadelphia, and Dawson Education Cooperative

21st Century Marketing- Ten Tips for Better E-Marketing
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
711 Clinton Ave Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia

Seminar Highlights: 21st Century Marketing: Series of 5 Technology Based Marketing Tools: Session 3: 10 Tips for Better E-Marketing: How do you make your online marketing communications relevant to an audience bombarded with messaging? This seminar with offer some tested tips and tricks to make your e-marketing communications more deliverable, track-able, and effective. We will cover topics like why your company needs a blog, best practices for email marketing, and improving organic search rankings through better writing. Cost: $40 per seminar or $120 for all 5 seminars.

Speaker: Megan Knight, Flex 360

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp, Clark County, City of Arkadelphia, and Dawson Education Cooperative

Smart Borrowing
Thursday, May 13, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Sheridan
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Participants in this session will review all the necessary documents you will need for a loan package and you will also learn how to prepare and present your loan to a financial institution. A loan officer will be present to discuss and answer questions about the loan package procedure.

Speaker: Lonnie Jackson, HSU SBTDC Center Director

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, May 17, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

Seminar Highlights: 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: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

21st Century Marketing- Web Design II
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
711 Clinton Ave. Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia

Seminar Highlights: 21st Century Marketing: Series of 5 Technology Basked Marketing Tools: Session 4: Web Design II: Designing a web page for your business is easier than you think! Participants will develop a basic small business web site and professional quality "pages" using hypertext markup language (HTML). A comprehensive workbook is included in the fee! Participants should have worked with word processing and Internet browsers. Cost: $40 per seminar or $120 for all 5 seminars.

Speaker: Timothy Lee, UALR Web Specialist

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp, Clark County, City of Arkadelphia, and Dawson Education Cooperative

21st Century Marketing- Constant Contact
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
711 Clinton Ave. Arkadelphia, AR
Arkadelphia

Seminar Highlights: 21st Century Marketing: Series of 5 Technology Based Marketing Tools: Session 5: Constant Contact: Email marketing software that makes it easy to create professional email campaigns with no tech skills. Cost: $40 per seminar or $120 for all 5 seminars.

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Southern Bancorp, Clark County, City of Arkadelphia, and Dawson Education Cooperative

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is funded in part through 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 or 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.