The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech University has announced training opportunities during September and October 2018.
The ATU ASBTDC regional office is designed to assist new, existing, and expanding businesses by offering a variety of services including free one-to-one confidential consulting, free market research and low cost or free training.
For more information go to www.atu.edu/asbtdc or call (479) 356-2067.
Financing Your Business • Tuesday, Sept. 18
The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “Financing Your Business” on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce. If you need money for your business, join us as we explore different sources of capital including loans, grants, and alternative financing options. Also hear from a lender who will discuss topics pertaining to achieving credit readiness. There is no charge to attend, and lunch is provided thanks to Centennial Bank. Seating is limited with registration required no later than Monday, Sept. 17, at (479) 356-2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Facebook Live: Franchising for Entrepreneurship and Financial Diversification • Thursday, Sept. 27
The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “Facebook Live: Franchising for Entrepreneurship and Financial Diversification” from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27. Starting a franchise takes some of the guesswork out of running a business by giving entrepreneurs access to a proven system of doing business and a name with a track record. However, people are also looking to franchises to create another stream of income for themselves and to bring jobs to their communities. Join us on Facebook and learn more about topics such as franchising basics and myths, semi-absentee franchise ownership, and how to find a franchise that is a good fit for you. Be a part of this discussion at https://www.facebook.com/ATUSBTDC/. Pre-registration is available no later than Wednesday, Sept. 26, at (479) 356-2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Top Notch Customer Service • Thursday, Oct. 11
The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “Top Notch Customer Service” on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Excellent customer service is a cost-free marketing technique, as well as a way to set your business apart from your competitors. Learn how to exceed customer expectations, handle unhappy customers, and create a culture of top-notch customer service. Cost to attend is $30 or free to ATU students, staff, and faculty. Seating is limited with registration required no later than Wednesday, Oct. 10, at (479) 356-2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
QuickBooks Desktop • Thursday, Oct. 18
The Arkansas Tech Small Business and Technology Development Center presents “QuickBooks Desktop” on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. This interactive workshop is designed for business owners and their employees with little or no experience using QuickBooks desktop (Pro, Premier, and Enterprise) software. Topics include company set up, transactions, working with lists, reconciling accounts, invoices, payments, bills, inventory, reports, and more. A computer and take-home workbook is provided. Cost to attend is $130. Seating is limited with registration required no later than Wednesday, Oct. 17, at (479) 356.2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.
Free webinars for small businesses are now offered on a wide range of topics. The live sessions are led by ASBTDC staff and subject matter experts. Go to asbtdc.org/training/webinars for a list of seminars and registration information.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Tech University College of Business.
All ASBTDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ronda Hawkins at (479) 356-2067.
