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Southeast Arkansas Area


UA-Monticello SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA-Monticello SBDC at (870) 222-4900 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Small Business Loan Basics
Thursday, May 15, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Arkansas College
Workforce Center - 2525 W 18th St
Pine Bluff
Cost: $30

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: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

Cosponsor: SCORE

 

How To Write A Business Plan
Thursday, May 22, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southeast Arkansas College
Workforce Center - 2505 W 18th St.
Pine Bluff
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Whether you're starting or have an established business, you need to define your concept, evaluate the competition, determine the risks, and estimate the costs. We recommend our "Starting a Business in Arkansas" seminar first.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

Cosponsor: SCORE

 

Marketing On A Mini-Budget
Thursday, May 29, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southeast Arkansas College
Workforce Center - 2505 W 18th St.
Pine Bluff
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Many business owners consider marketing to be just advertising and selling. They don't consider additional techniques that are available to them. In this presentation, the speaker shares approaches that are not only practical and low cost but also effective for any size business. Among the techniques to be covered are: developing a competitive edge, public relations, business cards, referrals, the value of a database, the power of a thank you note and gifts, the importance of following up, e-marketing and how and when to use a postcard.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director; Dr. Eddie Hand, Associate Professor of Marketing-UAPB

Cosponsor: SCORE

 

QuickBooks I
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: This hands-on workshop is for beginners and those with limited experience using QuickBooks and how to get your own company set up using this system. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

SBA Loan Program
Thursday, June 12, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas
Hwy 65 S at Hwy 54
Dumas
Cost: $15

Seminar Highlights: You'll get straight talk instead of the myths and hearsay that abound regarding the U.S. Small Business Administration. Your SBDC is partially funded through a partnership with the SBA as a free resource to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and prosper. Let us tell you how.

Speaker: SBA Representative

Cosponsor: Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas

 

QuickBooks II
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: This session on processing transactions includes purchasing, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reports, reconciliations, and fixing common errors. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

Playing The Numbers Game: Let's Do The Math
Thursday, June 19, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas
Hwy 65 S at Hwy 54
Dumas
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Get "street smart" about the ways professionals figure cost, mark-up, turnover, pricing levels, break-even points, and vendor terms. Learn to use your income statement and balance sheet. This workshop will pay for itself many times over.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

 

QuickBooks III
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: Problem solving, troubleshooting, special situations, and using QuickBooks' payroll features to track employee time, issue paychecks, and produce payroll reports and payments. Includes half hour of free live support. 3 QuickBooks classes for $125.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

Affordable Small Business Health Insurance
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
McGehee Municipal Building
901 W. Holly St.
Mc Gehee

Seminar Highlights: Businesses with two or more full time employees that have not offered health coverage for at least 12 months may qualify for affordable health insurance that provides immediate coverage regardless of any pre-existing condition. ARHealtNet will benefit small businesses as well as rural hospitals and care providers.

Speaker: ArHealthNet Representative

Cosponsor: McGehee Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Rison Public Library
203 W Magnolia
Rison
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: All your questions are answered in this interactive workshop on the major steps, key issues, start-up requirements, and the pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. Business Blueprints Workbook and New Business Guide included. Always free to veterans.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

 

Before You Buy Or Sell A Business: What You Need To Know
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Library & Technology Center
Monticello
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Buyers need to know the "due diligence" questions to ask and documents to obtain for making an informed decision about purchasing a particular business. Sellers need to know how to position their business to get an optimum price--typically a three to five year process. Your SBDC can assist with valuations and financing proposals.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

 

SBA Lender Training - Module I
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: (For bankers only) 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. A session to be 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: SBA Representative

Cosponsor: ASBDC

 

Retirement Plans For Small Business
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
McGehee Municipal Building
901 W Holly St.
Mc Gehee

Seminar Highlights: Starting a small business retirement plan can be easier than you might think. What's more, there are a number of retirement programs that provide tax advantages for both employers and employees. Get and retain good employees as well as plan for your own financial future.

Speaker: Retirement Specialist

Cosponsor: McGehee Chamber of Commerce

 

Customer Service And Hospitality
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UAM College of Technology-McGehee
1609 E Ash
Mc Gehee
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Do you and your employees realize behavior towards customers can make or break your business? This program covers customer turnoffs and feedback, behaviors that engage customers (internal and external), exceeding expectations, and overall great service.

Speaker: Paul Smith, Hospitality Management Instructor

 

Keeping Your Restaurant Cooking
Thursday, July 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas
728 Hwy 65 S & Hwy 82 S
Lake Village
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Useful for any size, type, or stage of restaurant ownership. This tough business requires long hours and hard work from owners and managers. This seminar is designed to give restaurant entrepreneurs a "heads-up" on common pitfalls that restaurants face and provide tools to survive the industry. Specific topics include: marketing, financial management, budgeting, customer relationships, and details that can help create atmosphere and enhance the overall experience of your customers.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director; Restaurant Representative

 

Microsoft Excel In Your Business
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Southeast Arkansas College
Workforce Center - 2505 W 18th St.
Pine Bluff
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: This hands-on workshop will get you started with the basics of Microsoft Excel and save you time by getting your data organized to make automatic calculations: Work smarter...not harder.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

Cosponsor: SCORE

 

Microsoft Power Point: Powerful Presentations I
Thursday, August 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
UAM College of Technology-Crossett
1326 Hwy 52 W
Crossett
Cost: $40

Seminar Highlights: Using PowerPoint, you can develop attractive, attention-grabbing sales and informational presentations. In this hands-on workshop you will discover how to create dynamic and interesting presentations, produce colorful slides, use design schemes, explore time-saving tools, and uncover how drawing tools and clip art can make your presentation stand out above the rest. Sessions I and II for $75.

Speaker: Kelly Qualls, Graphic Artist

 

Microsoft Power Point: Powerful Presentations II
Thursday, August 07, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1326 Hwy 52 W
Crossett
Cost: $40

Seminar Highlights: Go to the next level with advanced design techniques in PowerPoint. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create presentation templates, import a wide variety of graphic objects, learn advanced drawing techniques, explore additional PowerPoint customization features, work with animation and multimedia formats, and use meeting notes. Sessions I and II for $75.

Speaker: Kelly Qualls, Graphic Artist

 

QuickBooks Point-of-Sale
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $45

Seminar Highlights: Accept payments, manage inventory, manage customers. Learn how to use this hardware/software program to save time and energy with bookkeeping, inventory control, and maximizing service and sales to your best customers.

Speaker: Betty Ann Beckham, QuickBooks Consultant, Beckham Squared, LLC

 

Website Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Babin Business Center, Room 213
Monticello
Cost: $35

Seminar Highlights: Your business has a website! Now what? Regardless of your developer's sophistication, you need to know if your site has the underlying components to be recognized by the leading search engines. Their indexing formulas evolve constantly, and your best efforts to be found can actually cause your site to be disregarded.

Speaker: Kathryn Peacock, Center Director

 

Records, Taxes, And The IRS
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Hwy 65 S at Hwy 54
Dumas
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The rules of IRS compliance can be overwhelming. You'll learn about requirements for starting a business, legal organization and tax forms, employer taxes, filing dates, employees vs independent contractors, home-based business deductions, tax credits, and helpful websites.

Speaker: Amelia Boney, CPA

Cosponsor: Simmons First Bank of South Arkansas

 

 

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