ASBTDC Announces January Trainings

Area small businesses will have the opportunity to attend several training sessions on business operations throughout the month of January.

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 January:

  • Low Cost Marketing Techniques – Tuesday, January 4, 1-4 p.m., Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housley, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
  • Facebook ABC’s – Tuesday, January 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housley, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
  • Starting a Business – Friday, January 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $30. Presenter is Jim Reser, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
  • Twitter for Your Business – Tuesday, January 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housley, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
  • Benefits of a Marketing Plan – Thursday, January 6, 9-11 a.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30 (Chamber members to receive $10 discount). Presenter is Cass Capen-Housley, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
  • Five Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses – Tuesday, January 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30 (Chamber members to receive $10 discount). Presenter is Cass Capen-Housley, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.

Those wishing to attend a seminar can register by calling the ASBTDC at 479-356-2077.

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