Seminars

The Right Information at the Right Time…for Small Business Success!

At the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center we know how important it is for small businesses and entrepreneurs to keep their “Competitive Edge” sharpened!

To see the current workshops in your area visit our May-June 2013 Workshop Schedule.

We provide over 60 live seminars each year in our 15 county area on a variety of business topics including:

Starting A Business
Writing business Plans and Market Research
Marketing & Sales - Including On-Line Marketing & Social Media, website design, as well as Customer Relations
Financing- Managing Cash Flow and Budgeting to Business Financing Options
Technology & Innovation
Hands On Computer Application seminars such as QuickBooks
And much, much more.

Busy entrepreneurs appreciate high quality seminars offered at convenient times, locations and in different methods. Both live and online business seminars are available to small businesses. In addition to our Jonesboro site we offer monthly workshops in Batesville and Mountain Home as well as ongoing seminars in Walnut Ridge, Newport, Paragould and Wynne. For our current on-site training calendar with topics, locations and times see our Monthly Training Calendar Guide.

On-Line Training and Webinars

The ASU SBTDC and our state office also offer a wide variety of Internet training through regularly scheduled webinars as well as 20 On-Line Courses through our SmallBizU site that can be down loaded and watched ON YOUR SCHEDULE. See the entire list of eLearning seminars available through the ASU SBTDC Smallbizu!

Our 20 On-Line courses focus on the 3Ms: Money, Marketing & Management. Each of our On-Line courses have a $30 registration fee…HOWEVER, fans of the ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center’s Facebook Page receive ALL 20 On-Line Seminars FREE OF CHARGE just for being a fan! Not a fan? “like” us now and pick up all 20 On-Line seminars On Us! Our way of saying thank you for Liking our Facebook Page. Just go to ASU SBTDC Facebook Page and sign up.

On-Line Export Training for Small Businesses

The ASU SBTDC also offers Export Training through Export-U a free and convenient export training program for business professionals and students regardless of their location, resources or schedule.

Subscribe to the ASU SBTDC E-Mail Newsletter

The ASU SBTDC sends seminar notifications out to all of our E-Mail subscribers on a timely basis to let them know about upcoming events in their area. If you are not on the ASU SBTDC Email Subsription list, sign up today. We never spam and never give our E-mail addresses to any third party. We value your privacy. Un-subscribing at anytime only requires one click if you should decide you no longer wish to receive our newsletters.

At the ASU SBTDC training workshops & seminars are a critical part of our mission to help Small Businesses Grow…from the Delta to the Ozarks. Take advantage of these low-cost, cutting edge events and keep your Competitive Edge Sharp!

Training Registration & Policies

ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED FOR ALL SEMINARS

3 Easy Ways to Register

Online: http: www.asbdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp
Call: (870) 972-3517
Email: asusbtdc@astate.edu

Registration and Fees

Seminar fees may be paid by check, cash, money order, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). Payment must be received before your space is guaranteed in a class. Fees must be remitted no later than two working days before the actual seminar date unless otherwise stated. Payments must be made to the ASU Cashier’s office for all seminars. Contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517 to register and for instructions to submit payment.

Refund Policy

Refunds are available on cancellations received up to 48 hours prior to the seminar. If a 48-hour cancellation is not received, seminar credit can be applied to another ASU SBTDC seminar within the current calendar year. If the ASU SBTDC cancels a seminar, notification will be sent to registrants by e-mail, and refunds will be issued. Substitutes are welcome.

Inclement Weather

Seminars will not be held if ASU is closed due to inclement weather. Check your local television or radio stations for school closings.

ADA:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lois Travis, ASU SBTDC P.O. Box 2650 State University, AR 72467 or (870) 972-3517 . Registration must be paid before requesting accommodations.

Free and Discounted Fees

Excludes QuickBooks, Technology, and Online Seminars

Subject to space availability, faculty, staff and students of ASU (including Mountain Home) may attend seminars at a reduced charge unless the ASU SBTDC is co-sponsoring the event with another group which is retaining all fees and is responsible for all costs of the event. The center director must approve any additional discounts.