January – February 2012 Small Business Workshops in Arkansas

Small Business Workshops to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge

January-February 2012

Business Information you can put to work TODAY to Grow Your Small Business

The RIGHT Information at the RIGHT Time…at the RIGHT PRICE is vital to keep your Competitive Edge in today’s challenging economy.  Get the training you need to put your business above your competition with the Arkansas State University SBTDC Cutting Edge Workshops for January and February 2012. Find out how we can help your business grow!

Our hands-on 3 hour workshops will be you ABOVE the competition!

The Training You Need…WHEN AND WHERE you want it.

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Here’s What Is Coming Your Way in January and February!

IN JANUARY

Starting a Business in Arkansas – Jonesboro – Tuesday, January 17th from 6-9 pm on the ASU Campus in Jonesboro.  Get the information you need BEFORE you open your doors!  From taxes, licenses & fees to business plans and financing options.  Get the facts first.  For details about Starting a Business in Arkansas workshop or to register go to Starting A Business and reserve your seat today!  Military Veterans may attend at NO CHARGE.

Get Listed Locally: Claim Your Business for Local Search – Batesville – Thursday, January 19th  2 SESSIONS: 1-4 pm OR 6-9 pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in Batesville.   Potential customers are SEARCHING for information about you, your business, your products or services ON-LINE can they find you?  Or your Competition? Sign up for this hands-on workshop and learn how you can Get Found Locally!  For details or to register visit Get Listed Locally on our site and sign up today.

Arkansas Sales & Use Tax Workshop – Jonesboro – Thursday, January 26th 1-4 pm on the ASU Campus in Jonesboro.   Don’t let the Arkansas Department of Financing & Administration put your small business in a bind.  Join our speakers from Arkansas Tax Associates for this informative workshop to make sure you stay on the RIGHT SIDE of Arkansas Sales & Use Tax Department.  For more information or to register visit  our Sales Tax site and get your seat reserved!

Starting a Business in Arkansas – Mountain Home – Tuesday, January 31st 1-4 pm at the Baxter County Library in Mountain Home.  Get the information you need BEFORE you open your doors!  From taxes, licenses & fees to business plans and financing options.  Get the facts first.  For details about Starting a Business in Arkansas workshop or to register go to Starting A Business and reserve your seat today!  Military Veterans may attend at NO CHARGE.

IN FEBRUARY

Introduction to Social Media Marketing: 5 Strategies for Social Media Success! – Marked Tree – Thursday, February 2nd 1-4 pm at the ASU Newport Campus in Marked Tree.  Small businesses across Arkansas are using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to connect with potential customers today.  The question is not WHETHER to use Social Media…The Question is HOW To Use It Correctly!  Join our instructor Abbi Siler Pleth, LLC and get your organization SOCIAL!  For more information or to register go to Get Social! and sign up today.

Give Them the Pickle: Customer Service Seminar - Batesville – Thursday, February 16th 1-4 pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in Batesville.  In today’s competitive environment providing quality customer service is VITAL if you want to succeed.  Join the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and find out how to make your business standout with your customers.  To register go to Give Them the Pickle!   Seating limited to 20 attendees so sign up today.

Business Financing Options Workshop - Jonesboro – Tuesday, February 21st 6-9 pm on the ASU Campus in Jonesboro. Whther you are looking at starting a business or expanding an existing company finding the RIGHT financing options is critical.  In today’s challenging economic times you need to know options that exist to access capital that is RIGHT for you.  Sign up for BFO Seminar and learn about sources of money you may not have known about.

Mobile Marketing for Small Business Workshop - Jonesboro – Thursday, February 23rd 1-4 pm on the ASU Campus in Jonesboro.  Your customers are looking for you online with their mobile devices…smart phones and tablets in growing numbers!  Can they find you or your competition?  Join our speaker Steven Trotter, Pleth LLC and find out how to move your small business into the world of mobile.  Your customers will thank you!  For details about this seminar or to register go to Mobile Marketing and reserve your seat today.

Introduction to Social Media Marketing: 5 Strategies for Social Media Success! – Mountain Home – Tuesday, February 28th 1-4 pm at the Baxter County Library in Mountain Home.  Small businesses across Arkansas are using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to connect with potential customers today.  The question is not WHETHER to use Social Media…The Question is HOW To Use It Correctly!  Join our instructor Christi Wharton, Wharton Marketing and get your organization SOCIAL!  For more information or to register go to Get Social! and sign up today.

For additional information or with questions contact the Arkansas State University SBTDC at (870) 972-3517 or Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu!