January – February 2013 Small Business Workshops

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Small Business Workshops January-February 2013

Small Business Workshops to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge – January-February 2013

Business information you can put to work TODAY to grow your Arkansas Small Business and stand out from the Crowd!

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 information you need to put your business above the competition with the Arkansas State University’s SBTDC “Cutting Edge” workshops coming in January and February 2013.

The Training You Can Use…WHEN and WHERE you want it. 

Download our January-February 2013 Training at a Glance for easy reference and to share with your friends.

 Here is what is coming your way January-February 2013

JONESBORO – Starting a Business in Arkansas, Tuesday, January 22nd 6-8:30 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development.  Instructor – Laura Miller, ASU SBTDC Lead Consultant.  Planning to start a business in 2013?  Make sure you have covered ALL the bases!  learn the nuts and bolts of getting your business off the ground and flying high.  Topics will include market research assistance, business plans, financing sources, licenses, fees, permits and more.  Veterans and family members attend no charge.  To register contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register online at Starting a Business.  On Facebook? register on our ASU SBTDC Facebook events and get an additional $5 off registration fee.  COST: $30 per person, $20 Jonesboro Chamber & Downtown Jonesboro Association members, $15 ASU faculty, staff and students.

JONESBORO – Create a Winning Marketing Plan, Tuesday, February 5th TWO SESSIONS: 1-4 pm or 6-9 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development.  Instructor – Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Center Director.  Learn simple, effective tools that will help any small business create a Marketing Plan that will keep you On-Target and Improve Sales in our 3 hour hands-on Marketing Plan workshop.  To register contact that ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register on-line at Winning Marketing Plans – Jonesboro.  On Facebook? register on our ASU SBTDC Facebook page Events and get an additional $5 off registration fee.  COST: $35 per person, $25 Jonesboro Chamber and Downtown Jonesboro Association members, $20 ASU faculty, staff & students.

JONESBORO – Business Financing Options, Tuesday, February 12th 6-8:30 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development.  Instructor – Robert Bahn, ASU SBTDC Business Consultant.  Looking for funding to start or expand your existing business? Learn about all of the financing options available including government programs, local and county economic assistance, crowdfunding, micro-loans, and much more. t To register contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register online at Show Me the Money.  On Facebook? register on our ASU SBTDC Facebook events and get an additional $5 off registration fee.  COST: $35 per person, $25 Jonesboro Chamber and Downtown Jonesboro Association members, $20 ASU faculty, staff & students.

BATESVILLE – Create a Winning Marketing Plan, Wednesday, February 13th 1-4 pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, 409 Vine Street in Batesville.  Instructor – Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Center Director. Learn simple, effective tools that will help any small business create a Marketing Plan that will keep you On-Target and Improve Sales in our 3 hour hands-on Marketing Plan workshop. TO REGISTER: Contact the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (870) 793-2378 or email Mandi Curtwight officemanager@mybatesville.org.  COST: $35 per person, $25 Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce members, $20 UACCB faculty, staff & students.

MOUNTAIN HOME – Create a Winning Marketing Plan, Tuesday, February 19th, 1-4 pm at the Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Road in Mountain Home.  Instructor – Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC Center Director. Learn simple, effective tools that will help any small business create a Marketing Plan that will keep you On-Target and Improve Sales in our 3 hour hands-on Marketing Plan workshop.  To register contact that ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register on line at Winning Marketing Plans – Mountain Home.  On Facebook? register on our ASU SBTDC Facebook page Events and get an additional $5 off registration fee.  COST: $35 per person, $25 Mountain Home Area Chamber and Norfork Lake Chamber members, $20 ASU-Mountain Home faculty, staff & students.

BATESVILLE – Operation Smart Start – Taking your Business to the Next Level 6 Night series begins Thursday, February 21st for 6 Thursday nights at the University Of Arkansas Community College in Batesville.  A 6 week series designed to help existing businesses grow and reach new markets.  Over the 6 weeks small business owners will learn how to improve marketing operations, leverage new marketing sources, manage finances, create realistic budgets and much more. Business leaders and experts in specific fields as well as commercial lenders will show attendees how to take their businesses to the next level. To register contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register online at Operation Smart Start-Next Level.  COST: $50 per person Registration is underwritten by our co-sponsors. Attendees who complete 5 of the 6 nights will have their registration fee refunded at graduation.  Co-sponsored by the Independence County Economic Development, Inc. Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas and Merchant & Planters Bank.

JONESBORO – Introduction to Small Business Innovative Grant (SBIR) Program, Tuesday, February 26th, 10 am to noon at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development.  Instructor – Rebecca Norman, ASBTDC Innovation Consultant.  This free workshop will introduce high-tech entrepreneurs and university researchers to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.  The SBIR/STTR program offers federal funding support for innovative research and development projects that meet specific agency needs.  Participants will learn about the basic requirements for program participation, methods for assessing qualifying technologies and research projects, and how to get started with the SBIR/STTR program.  TO REGISTER: Contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu or register online at SBIR/STTR workshop.  COST:   No charge, but MUST register.

Check out our March-April workshops at March-April 2013 Training at a Glance for a sneak peek at what’s coming after February!