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Managing a Business

ASBDC Online Classes

These programs from SmallBizU 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.

Hiring and Managing Employees
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

>Seminar Highlights: An overview of the essential processes of managing employees. This online course includes best practice on the hiring process, employee forms you must file, wage and hour regulations, taxation and privacy issues, health and safety standards, benefit and retirement plans, discrimination and termination processes, and more. more

 

Strategic Planning and Execution
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course presents the fundamental devices used in crafting a strategy for a business venture. The online course puts forth the innovative mechanisms of internal and external strategy which are based on the findings of a new body of research into the strategy-making processes of successful growing ventures. more

 

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.

Project Management for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce 123 W. Mountain Fayetteville, Ar 72701
Fayetteville
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: This great course will give an overview of the realm of project management and will focus specifically on areas regarding managing your small business. These topics include: risk and change management, program organization and time management. The goal of the course is to provide "takeaways" for any business owner or manager on how to more efficiently run their business. Speaker: Mark Tocco, Arketype Consulting. Registration is Required.

Speaker: Mark Tocco, Arketype Consulting

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.

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

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.

7 Steps to Small Business Success
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
625 Adams SE
El Dorado
Cost: $30

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

Speaker: SAU SBTDC Representatives

Cosponsor: El Dorado Chamber, SCORE, and GTEDC

7 Steps to Small Business Success
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
100 E University Street
Magnolia
Cost: $30

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

Speaker: SAU SBTDC Representatives

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.

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

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

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