Area small businesses will have the opportunity to attend several training sessions on business operations throughout the month of August.
The sessions are hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, and the seminars will cover many topics including business strategies and how to market a business in a tough economy.
The regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is housed at Arkansas Tech, and it is designed to assist new, existing and expanding businesses by offering a variety of services including consulting, training and market research.
The following seminars will be offered in August:
- Facebook Profiles, Pages and Privacy – Tuesday, Aug. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall, Room 133, Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- How to Write a Business Plan – Thursday, Aug. 11, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall, Room 133, Cost is $35. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- ARHealthnetworks Insurance for Your Small Business – Tuesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30. Presenter is Teresa Mulling of Insurance Benefits and More.
- Get Listed – Thursday, Aug. 25, 1-4 p.m., Van Buren Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- Continutity of Operations: Disaster Planning for Your Business – Tuesday, Aug. 30, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30. Presenter is Tonya Roberts-Young, Director of the Center for Preparedness and Recovery.
Those wishing to attend a seminar can register by calling the ASBTDC at 479-356-2077 or register online.
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