July August Small Business Workshops

Small Business Workshops to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge – July & August 2012

Business information you can put to work TODAY to Grow Your Arkansas Small Business

The RIGHT information at the RIGHT time…at the RIGHT PRICE is vital to keep your Competitive Edge in our challenging economy today. Get the information you need to put your business above the competition with the Arkansas State University SBTDC Cutting Edge Workshops for July and August 2012. Find out how we can help your business grow!

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

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Here is what is coming your way in July:

BATESVILLE - Business Financing Options - Thursday, July 19th, 1-4 pm Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Instructor: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC. Looking for funding to start or expand your existing business? Learn about your financing options including government programs, local and county assistance, crowdfunding, and more. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Business Financing Options workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

MOUNTAIN HOME – Introduction to Social Media Marketing – Tuesday, July 24th, 1-4 pm Baxter County Library in Mountain Home. Instructor: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC. Today it is NOT a question of whether to use social media to market your small business…It is HOW to Use It RIGHT! Join us for this 3 hour introductory workshop and learn how easy it is to leverage the power of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and other networks to connect with your customers. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Introduction to Social Media Seminar OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

JONESBORO – Get Started with LinkedIn – Thursday, July 26th, 1-4 pm ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. Instructor: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC. LinkedIn is the social media site for business professionals to connect with other professionals. No kittens on pianos or pictures of grandkids…the site for businesses that want to connect with potential customers and grow your business. Find out how to leverage the power of LinkedIn for your small business today. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at LinkedIn for Business Success Workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

JONESBORO - Website Planning & Marketing Workshop – Tuesday, July 31st, 1-4 pm ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. Instructor: Steven Trotter, Pleth LLC. Today having an effective website is critical for most businesses to connect with potential customers. Join us for Website Planning and Marketing to learn how to create a website that will make you standout online and set you ahead of your competition. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Website Planning & Marketing workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

August Small Business Workshops

JONESBORO – Starting a Business in Arkansas - Tuesday, August 14th, 1-3:30 pm ASU Delta Center for Economic

Development. Instructor: Laura Miller, Lead Consultant ASU SBTDC. Planning to start a business? Then you owe it to yourself to attend our Starting a Business in Arkansas workshop...learn the nuts and bolts of getting your business off the ground and flying high. Topics will include market research assistance, business plans, financing, licenses, fees, permits and much more. Veterans & family members attend NO CHARGE. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Starting a Business workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

BATESVILLE – Website Planning & Marketing – Thursday, August 16th, 1:30-4:30 pm Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Instructor: Steven Trotter, Pleth LLC. Today having an effective website is critical for most businesses to connect with potential customers. Join us for Website Planning and Marketing to learn how to create a website that will make you standout online and set you ahead of your competition. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Website Planning & Marketing workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

MOUNTAIN HOME - Get Started with LinkedIn - Thursday, July 26th, 1-4 pm ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. Instructor: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC. LinkedIn is the social media site for business professionals to connect with other professionals. No kittens on pianos or pictures of grandkids…the site for businesses that want to connect with potential customers and grow your business. Find out how to leverage the power of LinkedIn for your small business today. To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at LinkedIn for Business Success Workshop OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs.

JONESBORO -Marketing with Pinterest Lunch n Learn - Thursday, August 23rd 11 am – 1 pm ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. Instructor: Her Lawrence, ASU SBTDC. Pinterest is the fastest growing social network that just screams to be used by small businesses marketers who want to showcase their products or services. In our 2 hour lunch n’ learn find out: What is Pinterest? Why is it so successful? Is it right for me? How can I put it into my marketing mix! Your customers are flocking to Pinterest…Make sure you are there to meet them! To register call the ASU SBTDC office (870) 972-3517, Email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu, register online at Pinterest Lunch n Learn OR: sign up at our Facebook Events page. Facebook fans always receive an additional $10 off registration costs. YOU BRING THE LUNCH…WE WILL BRING THE LEARN!

For additional information or questions about any of our workshops contact the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center (870) 972-3517 or email us at asusbtdc@astate.edu. On Facebook? Then “Like” our page and get an additional $10 off all normal registration costs!