Summer Training With ASBTDC at ATU

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech University has announced three training opportunities during July and August 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.

QuickBooks Desktop • Tuesday, July 24
The ASBTDC regional office at Arkansas Tech University presents “QuickBooks Desktop” on Tuesday, July 24, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at ATU in Russellville. This interactive workshop is designed for business owners and their employees with little or no experience using QuickBooks desktop software (Pro, Premier, and Enterprise). 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 July 23 at (479) 356-2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.

Arkansas Notary Workshop • Tuesday, Aug. 7
The ASBTDC regional office at Arkansas Tech University presents “Arkansas Notary Workshop” on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at ATU in Russellville. Notaries verify signatures on legal and business documents to deter fraud and ensure the proper execution of these documents. The Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office will walk participants through the application process and discuss best practices and issues facing notaries today. All current and prospective notaries public are encouraged to attend. Although there is no fee to attend, registration is required no later than Aug. 6 at (479) 356-2067 or http://asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events.

Customer Service • Tuesday, Aug. 7
The ASBTDC regional office at Arkansas Tech University presents “Customer Service” from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at ATU in Russellville. Excellent service is imperative for a positive customer experience and repeat business. Join us as the Russellville Chamber of Commerce shares tips for making a positive first impression, fine-tuning customer service skills, handling unhappy customers, and creating a positive customer service environment. Although there is no cost to attend, registration is required no later than Aug. 6 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.