May and June 2012 Small Business Workshops Calendar

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Small Business Workshops to Sharpen Your Competitive Edge – May & June 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 May & June 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 May and June:

Paragould – Mobile Marketing Fundamentals – Tuesday, May 15th 6-9 pm at the Black River Technical College in Paragould.  Just like social media marketing defined the first decade of the 21st century, mobile marketing will be THE on-line marketing tool for this decade.  Join our speaker Steven Trotter, Pleth LLC and learn how to leverage mobile for your business.  REGISTRATION: Through Black River Technical College in Paragould.  For more information or to register go to Mobile Marketing – Paragould or call (870) 239-0969 ext. 103.

Wynne –  Mobile Marketing Fundamentals - Thursday, May 17th 9 am  - noon at the Cross County Chamber of Commerce in Wynne.  Just like social media marketing defined the first decade of the 21st century, mobile marketing will be THE on-line marketing tool for this decade.  Join our speaker Steven Trotter, Pleth LLC and learn how to leverage mobile for your business.  REGISTRATION: Through the Cross County Chamber of Commerce in Wynne.  To register call the Cross County Chamber at (870) 238-2601 or email your registration to brian@crosscountychamber.com.

Jonesboro – Business Financing Options – Tuesday, May 22nd 1-4 pm at the main office Liberty Bank of Arkansas in Jonesboro.  Whether you are planning to start a new business or expand an existing company, finding the RIGHT financing option is critical to long-term success.  In today’s challenging economic times you need to know your options to access capital that is RIGHT for you.  REGISTRATION:  Must register through Liberty Bank of Arkansas - no charge – to register call (870)934-9000.

Batesville – Email Marketing Made Easy – Thursday, May 24th 1-4 pm Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in Batesville.  Email is an extremely cost-effective way to connect and communicate with the people who want to learn more about your business.  Learn how to use permission based Email with professional designs at this workshop.  Your subscribers are GOLD!  Learn how to “Mine” your customers to ring your cash register through Email Marketing.  To register go to Email Marketing Batesville.  Seating Limited to 15 attendees so register today!

Jonesboro – Email Marketing Made Easy – Tuesday, June 5th 1-4 pm Room 110 ASU Delta Center for Economic Development on the ASU campus in Jonesboro.  Email is an extremely cost-effective way to connect and communicate with the people who want to learn more about your business.  Learn how to use permission based Email with professional designs at this workshop.  Your subscribers are GOLD!  Learn how to “Mine” your customers to ring your cash register through Email Marketing.  To register go to Email Marketing Jonesboro and reserve your seat today.

Jonesboro – Starting a Business in Arkansas – Tuesday, June 12th 6-9 pm Room 110 ASU Delta Center for Economic Development 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.  VETERANS and family attend no charge (must register).  For more information or to register to go SABIA – Jonesboro.

Batesville - Get Listed Locally: Local Search Optimization for Small Businesses – Wednesday, June 20th 1-4 pm Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in Batesville.  Potential customers are SEARCHING for information about you, your business, your products or services ON-LINE, but… will they find you?  Or your competition?  Sign up for this hands-on workshop and learn how to make sure your local business can GET FOUND LOCALLY!  For registration or more information visit  Get Listed Locally Batesville and grab your seat today.

Jonesboro – Fundamentals of Twitter Marketing – 1-4 pm June 21st Room 110 ASU Delta Center for Economic Development on the ASU campus in Jonesboro.  Twitter is a social media network made up of 140 character messages or “TWEETS“.  Over 100 million Americans use Twitter to connect with people and businesses that interest them.  Today, the fastest growing segment of Twitter users are businesses.    Learn the tricks to leverage this powerful micro-blog in this workshop.  To register go to Twitter Marketing Jonesboro and reserve your seat today.

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!