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Pre-Business Planning

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

 

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.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1000 West Iowa Street
Beebe
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas." 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: ASBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: ASU-Beebe

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas." 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: SCORE Representative

Cosponsor: SCORE

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas." 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: SCORE Representative

Cosponsor: SCORE

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Friday, April 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas." 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: SCORE Representative

Cosponsor: SCORE

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.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fayetteville Public Library 401 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701
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. Registration is Required.

Speaker: SBTDC rep

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jones Center for Families 922 E Emma Springdale, AR 72764
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. Registration is Required.

Speaker: SBTDC Representative

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.

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

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.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
121 W Main
Prescott
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: SAU ASBTDC Representatives

Cosponsor: The Prescott Partnership and the Prescott/Nevada County Library

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.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
CCCUA- Nashville 1558 U.S. 371 Nashville, AR
Nashville
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. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and Nashville Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
HSU Mooney Hall Room 209
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. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: HSU

7 Steps to Small Business Success
Thursday, April 15, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
CCCUA- DeQueen 183 Hwy 399 DeQueen, AR
DeQueen
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 discusses 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: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Cossatot Community College UA and DeQueen Chamber of Commerce

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, May 17, 2010
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, AR
Hot Springs National

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. (Veterans attend FREE)

Speaker: Leah Hasley, HSU SBTDC Training Coordinator

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.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, February 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce, 507 S. Main, Stuttgart, AR 72160
Stuttgart
Cost: $30

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

Speaker: ASBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
UAM College of Technology - Crossett, 1326 HWY 52 West, Crossett, Arkansas 71635
Crossett
Cost: $30

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

Speaker: ASBTDC Representative

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SEARK Workforce Development Center, 1900 Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Pine Bluff
Cost: $30

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

Speaker: ASBTDC Representative

Cosponsor: SEARK Workforce Development Center

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