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ASBDC Online Learning Programs

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.

Starting a New Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course provides the advice and strategies of the some of the leading entrepreneurs concerning what it really takes to start a new venture. This online course will show you how to protect your ideas, how to hire employees, how to find out what licenses and regulations may apply, as well as, provide more than 50 resources of free information that are available to you in making your new business a reality. more

 

Choosing a Legal Structure
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Every new venture has to work the complex decision of what legal structure to choose for the business. This online course breaks down this decision into its essential characteristics simplifying the decision-making process. more

 

Buying a Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: A comprehensive online course on how to buy the right business at the right price. Developed by entrepreneurs who buy businesses for a living, this online course offers advice and wisdom in such areas as: the key questions to ask of any seller, the due diligence process, valuing a business and determining the offer, negotiation steps and tactics, and sample legal agreements. more

 

Finding Money to Start a Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: A comprehensive ten-part online course on the tactics of how money is really raised for small business formation. This online course examines the sources of available capital and provides an overview concerning the difference between debt and equity. This online course walks you through the maze of financial terms and tactics necessary to successfully identify and secure money for a new business venture. more

 

Finding and Attracting Investors
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online 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

 

ASBDC Lead Center

To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or 501-683-7700 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Venture Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
719 Harkrider
Conway
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook! **Ask about our "Smart Start" option where you attend this seminar and "How to Write a Business Plan" and receive a discount, plus a boxed lunch.**

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and First State Bank Representative

Cosponsor: First State Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, June 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, August 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook! **Attend this seminar and "How to Write a Business Plan" on the same day and receive a discount, plus a boxed lunch.**

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Friday, August 22, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

How To Incorporate Your Business With The Secretary Of State's Office
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $10

Seminar Highlights: This seminar will present an overview of how to form an Arkansas corporation. Discussion topics will include the advantages and responsibilities of joining the corporate world. A step-by-step explanation of the process will be presented with specific attention paid to name availability, on-line filing, and forms and fees. Participants will have the option to file their Articles of Incorporation online the day of the seminar with guidance from the presenter. Please note: Online filing during seminar requires a $50.00 filing fee payable by credit card.

Speaker: Steve Hollowell, Secretary of State's Office

Cosponsor: Secretary of State, Charlie Daniel's Office

 

UA Fayetteville SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA Fayetteville SBDC at (479) 575-5148 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

If I Launch It, Will It Fly
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walker Hall , Room 203
Map and directions
Fayetteville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Coming up with new product (or service) ideas and getting them into the market is what keeps your business going. But over 80% of new product launches fail. How do you beat the odds? This seminar gives small businesses some common sense ideas for improving your chances of success. Just as importantly, it will explore how to keep bad ideas from getting too far down the path and wasting your time and money.

Speaker: John Riggins, The Riggns Group

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
317 W. Walnut
Map and directions
Rogers
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: ASBDC Representative

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, June 05, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
621 E. Rush
Map and directions
Harrison
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: ASBDC Representative

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
3430 Wedington
Map and directions
Fayetteville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: ASBDC Representatives

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, June 30, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
#14 Riordan Road
Map and directions
Bella Vista
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: ASBDC Representative

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
922 E Emma
Map and directions
Springdale
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: Susan Slinkard, Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
317 W. Walnut
Map and directions
Rogers
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: Susan Slinkard, Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, August 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the Square
Map and directions
Bentonville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: ASBDC Representative

 

ASU Jonesboro SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASU Jonesboro SBDC at (870) 972-3517 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
5504 Krueger Drive
Jonesboro
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting A Busiiness In Arkansas
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Louis & Harrison Streets
Batesville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: White River Planning & Development; 1st Community Bank; Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce; UACCB

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Friday, June 06, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
424 W. 7th St.
Mountain Home
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Baxter County Library; Liberty Bank; Mtn. Home Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
5504 Krueger Drive
Jonesboro
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

 

Arkansas Veterans In Business Symposium I
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
ASU Convocation Center
State University

Seminar Highlights: A series of concurrent "mini-workshops" on start-up fundamentals, business plans, financing, marketing, selling to the government, state and federal assistance to veterans and much more.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBDC Center Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce; ASU Beck Pride Center

 

Arkansas Veterans In Business Symposium II
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ASU Convocation Center
State University

Seminar Highlights: A series of concurrent "mini-workshops" on start-up fundamentals, business plans, financing, marketing, selling to the government, state and federal assistance to veterans and much more.

Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBDC Center Director

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce; ASU Beck Pride Center

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
2905 King Street
Jonesboro
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

 

SAU Magnolia SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the SAU Magnolia SBDC at (870) 235-5033 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, May 22, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
UACCH Room 201
Hope
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, and discussed start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: SAU ASBDC Representative

Cosponsor: UACCH

 

Starting A Business in Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
El Dorado
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: Paul Considine, SAU SBDC Center Director

Cosponsor: El Dorado Chamber, SCORE, and GTEDC

 

Smart Borrowing
Thursday, June 12, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
El Dorado
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Money. You can't start, operate, or expand a business without it. Acquiring the capital you need can be frustrating. This seminar will provide you with a wealth of valuable information about building a relationship with your lender and other helpful tips.

Speaker: Paul Considine, SAU SBDC Center Director

Cosponsor: El Dorado Chamber, SCORE, and GTEDC

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, July 17, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Southern Arkansas University
Business/Agri Building Room 107
Magnolia
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, and discussed start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: SAU ASBDC Representative

Cosponsor: BancorpSouth, Magnolia Alliance, and GTEDC

 

Smart Borrowing
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Camden

Seminar Highlights: Money. You can't start, operate, or expand a business without it. Acquiring the capital you need can be frustrating. This seminar will provide you with a wealth of valuable information about building a relationship with your lender and other helpful tips.

Speaker: Paul Considine, SAU SBDC Center Director

Cosponsor: CABS

 

HSU Arkadelphia SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the HSU Arkadelphia SBDC at (870) 230-5184 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, May 29, 2008
1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Hot Springs
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Friday, June 06, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Malvern
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Ouachita Technical College

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, June 19, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71902
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Henderson State University

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, July 07, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Henderson State University

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, July 21, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Malvern
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Ouachita Technical College

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, July 28, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Hot Springs
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Henderson State University

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Friday, August 29, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Malvern
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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Malvern Chamber of Commerce

 

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.

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

 

 

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