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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.

Inbox Impact
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2005 White Drive
Batesville
Cost: $35

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 your list, and how to use Constant Contact software to create professional-looking email campaigns in a snap. No technical expertise is needed.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: UACCB; Batesville Chamber of Commerce

Facebook Pages for Business
Thursday, February 18, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ASUMH Computer Lab
Mountain Home
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Facebook Pages for Business." Facebook is the largest Social Media site with over 325 million users and over 700,000 Business FACEBOOK PAGES. If your business is not on Facebook you are missing an opportunity to grow your business with Social Media. What you will learn: Privacy Settings for your Profile Page Development and Best Practices Finding FANS Delivering Content Your Fans Want to Read Basic Applications\ And Much More Attendees should have a basic understanding of Facebook and recommend setting up a Facebook Profile prior to the seminar

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director, Christi Wharton, Wharton Website Design

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Community First Nt. Bank; FNBC; MH Chamber of Commerce; Norfolk Lake Chamber of Commerce; ASUMH

5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
ASUMH Campus
Mountain Home
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "5 Small Business Strategies For Social Media." 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: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Community First Nt. Bank; FNBC; MH Chamber of Commerce; Norfolk Lake Chamber of Commerce; ASUMH

Facebook ABCs
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West on ASU's Main Campus
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Basic course to help small business owners evaluate how Facebook and other social media can help their marketing efforts. Topics will include What is Facebook? How does Facebook and other social media help a business? Is it right for my business? How do I set up a Facebook page for my business? Attendees will be able to develop a sample Facebook page for their business using a step-by-step guide. Attendees should have basic computer skills but workshop is definitely for novices.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerec

How To Get and Maintain Good Credit
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Speaker: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Business Consultant

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Lunch 'N Learn Twitter Brown Bag
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Preparing For The Recovery
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Rm. 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Search Engine Optimization
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ASUMH Computer
Mountain Home
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: 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!

Speaker: Christi Wharton; Wharton Website Marketing

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Community First Nt. Bank; FNBC; MH Chamber of Commerce; Norfolk Lake Chamber of Commerce; ASUMH

7 Steps To Small Business Success
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
407 Vine St.
Batesville
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 discuss 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: Herb Lawrence; ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: UACCB; Batesville Chamber of Commerce

Cash Flow Budgeting For Businesses
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 Unversity Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Cash planning is a key to business survival. Learn the important concepts of short-and long-term cash budgeting. Do you know your cash needs for next year, next month, tomorrow? Don't gamble with your businesses' money. Learn to take control of your cash planning now.

Speaker: Laura Miller, SBTDC Lead Consultant

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

How To Get and Maintain Good Credit
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $30

Speaker: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Business Consultant

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Inbox Impact
Thursday, March 25, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

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 your list, and how to use Constant Contact software to create professional-looking email campaigns in a snap. No technical expertise is needed.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Search Engine Optimization
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: 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!

Speaker: Jim Bryant, IT Associates

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce; IT Associates

Business Financing Options
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
407 Vine St.
Batesville
Cost: $35

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

Making Cents Out Of Going Green
Thursday, April 01, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Generational Marketing
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
424 W. 7th St.
Mountain Home
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Recognize the true marketing potential of small business by learning about generational marketing. This seminar will give demographics, influences, and ways to target each generation within your target market.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Community First Nt. Bank; FNBC; MH Chamber of Commerce; Norfolk Lake Chamber of Commerce; ASUMH

Generational Marketing
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
424 W. 7th Street
Mountain Home
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Recognize the true marketing potential of small business by learning about generational marketing. This seminar will give demographics, influences, and ways to target each generation within your target market.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Community First Nt. Bank; FNBC; MH Chamber of Commerce; Norfolk Lake Chamber of Commerce; ASUMH

Web Design II
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5504 Krueger Dr.
Jonesboro
Cost: $49

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Designing Your Own Website - Advanced." 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 work processing and Internet browsers.

Speaker: Speaker: Jim Bryant, IT Associates

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

5 Small Business Strategies For Social Media
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "5 Small Business Strategies For Social Media." 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: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Generational Marketing
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
1:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
UACCB Campus
Batesville
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Recognize the true marketing potential of small business by learning about generational marketing. This seminar will give demographics, influences, and ways to target each generation within your target market.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Director

Cosponsor: UACCB; Batesville Chamber of Commerce

Lunch 'N Learn: How To Get & Maintain Good Credit
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Speaker: Robert Bahn, SBTDC Busindess Consultant

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

Business Financing Options
Thursday, April 29, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Room 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

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

Business Plans & Market Research
Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
319 University Loop West, Rm. 110
Jonesboro
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: All businesses need a business plan. A business plan will help you define your concept, evaluate the competition, determine risks, and estimate your costs. This seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format for existing businesses.

Speaker: Laura Miller, SBTDC Lead Consultant

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

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