Business Financing, Loans and Grants Calendar
ASBDC Online Classes
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.
Seminar Highlights: is a comprehensive ten-part online course on the tactics of how money is really raised for small business formation. The course examines the sources of available capital and provides an overview concerning the difference between debt and equity. The course also walks you through the maze of financial terms and tactics necessary to successfully identify and secure money for a new business venture. Finally, the course discusses the perils of using credit cards to finance a business, angel investors and venture capitalists, and the $20,000 to $50,000 financing dilemma. more
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
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
Seminar Highlights: The 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
ASBTDC Lead Center
To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBTDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or 501-683-7700 or click on the Register Now button to register online.
Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "SBA Loan Programs." The U.S. Small Business Administration's loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand, and prosper. Learn about business financing opportunities, credit requirements, and other services provided by the SBA.
Speaker: Johnna Bach, SBA Representative
UA, Fayetteville SBTDC
To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA, Fayetteville SBTDC at (479) 575-5148 or click on the Register Now button to register online.
Seminar Highlights: 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.
Speaker: Pat Walker, U.S. Small Business Administration
Seminar Highlights: The US 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. The instructor will be an SBA loan officer able to answer specific questions you may have. 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.
Speaker: Pat Walker, SBA
Seminar Highlights: This training session will include an overview of the 2 basic loan programs (7a and 504), how to determine eligibility, how to prepare and submit loan applications, and how to service the loan after closing. Lenders will learn how to use the electronic website to increase their SBA participation. We will discuss actual case studies to show you how SBA can help you serve your customer and increase bank income. We will show you how to market your bank's participation in SBA programs. You will learn the advantages of becoming SBA Express and Patriot Express lenders. Sessions held later in the year will highlight the Small/Rural Lender Initiative as it becomes available. Loan officers new to SBA lending or those wishing to update their knowledge should attend.
Speaker: Pat Walker, U.S. Small Business Administration
Cosponsor: ASBDC, ACCG
Seminar Highlights: The US 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. The instructor will be an SBA loan officer able to answer specific questions you may have. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their existing business are encouraged to attend.
Speaker: Pat Walker, SBA
ASU Jonesboro SBTDC
To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASU Jonesboro SBTDC at (870) 972-3517 or click on the Register Now button to register online.
Speaker: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Business Consultant
Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Seminar Highlights: This seminar will explain how and where to get financing for prospective and existing businesses. Credit requirements, places to go for funding and the Small Business Administration's loan guaranty program will be presented. Information on the new stimulus packet will also be presented.
Speaker: Herb Lawrence; ASU
Cosponsor: UACCB; Batesville Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Busindess Consultant
Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Speaker: This seminar will explain how and where to get financing for prospective and existing businesses. Credit requirements, places to go for funding and the Small Business Administration's loan guaranty program will be presented. Information on the new stimulus packet will also be presented.
Cosponsor: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Business Consultant
SAU Magnolia SBTDC
To register for any of the following programs, contact the SAU Magnolia SBTDC at (870) 235-5033 or click on the Register Now button to register online.
Seminar Highlights: This a hands-on course focused on the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow. This seminar is designed to introduce financial statements to existing and potential business owners to increase understanding of the information that is generated from internal accounting software or an account. Attendees will be introduces to the uses of the financial statements, basic principles, the types of statements, how they are interrelated and analyzing statements using industry ratios.
Speaker: Paul Considine, SAU ASBTDC Center Director
Cosponsor: BancorpSouth and GTEDC
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.
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
UA-Monticello SBTDC
To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA-Monticello SBTDC at (870) 222-4900 or click on the Register Now button to register online.
Seminar Highlights: 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.
Speaker: ASBTDC Representative
Cosponsor: Bank of Star City
