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Arkansas SBA District Office

New or Existing Businesses-These Classes are for You!

Becoming a Notary / What is a Notary?

Date: July 16, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia

Description: Notaries verify signatures on legal and business documents to deter fraud and ensure proper execution of documents. The Arkansas Secretary of State's Office will walk participants through the application process, assist in understanding issues facing notaries today, and outline best practices and procedures for current and future notaries public.

Becoming a Notary / What is a Notary?

Date: July 16, 2014
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia

Description: Notaries verify signatures on legal and business documents to deter fraud and ensure proper execution of documents. The Arkansas Secretary of State's Office will walk participants through the application process, assist in understanding issues facing notaries today, and outline best practices and procedures for current and future notaries public.

Marketing your Small Business

Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fort Smith Public Library
City: Fort Smith

Description: Not sure how to get the word out about your business? In this fast-paced presentation, the speaker shares approaches that are not only practical and low-cost, but also effective for any size business.

QuickBooks Beyond the Basics (Hands on)

Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Beall Barclay & Company
City: Fort Smith

Description: This workshop is geared toward experienced QuickBooks desktop users with an emphasis on enhancing the basics of day-to-day usage. Participants will learn to customize reports and forms and to work with inventory, jobs, estimates, progress invoices, and more. A computer will be provided for each participant during this interactive workshop.

Restaurant 101

Date: July 21, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia

Description: This seminar will offer an overview of what it takes to open and run a successful restaurant by providing step-by-step details such as menu development, site configuration, personnel, financing, marketing, and legal issues. Sponsored by Farmer's Bank and Trust and Magnolia Economic Development Corporation.

Website in a Day

Date: July 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fordyce High School
City: Fordyce

Description: Does your business need a website? Have you been held back by a lack of funds or a lack of technical skills? Then, "Website in a Day" is the hands-on workshop for you! You'll be taken step-by-step through creating an account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website.

Email Marketing

Date: July 22, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia

Description: Email marketing doesn't cost much, doesn't take alot of time, and it's quite effective. A perfect fit for a small business! Learn how to get your email opened, how to grow your client list, and how to use Constant Contact software to create professional-looking email campaigns in a snap. No technical expertise is needed.

Free & Local: Small Business Marketing

Date: July 22, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Many business owners consider marketing to be just advertising and selling. In this fast-paced presentation, the speaker shares approaches that are not only practical and low-cost, but also effective for any size business. Save: register for Startup Boot Camp instead. Attend this & 3 more events for $ 60 at: http://conta.cc/1fKzH5h

Boosting Business with Great Customer Reviews

Date: July 23, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: College of the Ouachitas
City: Malvern

Description: Do you know what your customers are saying about your business online? Customer reviews through online sites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp can make or break a business. This seminar will look at the various online customer review sites, how to create compelling listings for the most popular sites, and tips for getting great customer reviews!

Business Financing Options

Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: South Arkansas Community College/East Campus
City: El Dorado

Description: This seminar will explain how and where to get financing for prospective and existing businesses. Credit requirements, places to go for funding and the Small Business Administration's loan guaranty program will be presented.

Business Etiquette for the Small Business

Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Cossatot Community College - U of A
City: Nashville

Description: Research has shown that the average person makes a decision about their first impression of a business person in seven seconds. This seminar will cover customer relations in the areas of business communications, greetings, telephone manners, meeting and dining etiquette, proper dress and business community standards.

Exceptional Customer Service

Date: July 29, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: Exceptional customer service is a cost-free marketing technique, as well as a way to set your business apart from your competitors. Join us in learning how to stop barriers to exceptional customer service, meet customer expectations, handle unhappy customers and create a culture of customer service!

Introduction to Social Media Marketing (Hands on)

Date: July 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Not sure where to begin with social media or why you should bother? Workshop is suitable for beginners who are unfamiliar with social media marketing & using sites like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn for promoting a business. Save: register for Startup Boot Camp instead. Attend this and 3 more events for $ 60 at: http://conta.cc/1fKzH5h

Intermediate QuickBooks

Date: July 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Doardo

Description: This session offers instruction in recording transactions and maintaining your company's accounting information using QuickBooks. Topics include purchases, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, classes and reports. Instruction will be provided on fixing common errors and preparing reconciliations.

Minding Your P's & Q's: Business Etiquette and Professionalism

Date: July 30, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
City: Hope

Description: Good manners are good business, yet rudeness runs rampant! Do your employees project the image you want your customers to see? Is your phone being answered in a customer friendly and efficient manner? Everyone in your organization can gain confidence in their knowledge of the rules.

SBA Lending, the Way of the Future! (Lenders Only)

Date: July 30, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: Tired of struggling with mounds of SBA loan paperwork? Not sure what the latest SBA requirements are? This session will cover recent changes to SBAs SOP 50-10-5(F), revisions to the credit standards for 7(a) Small Loans and guaranty fee waivers. We will also show you the electronic loan processing system, including the 10-Tab Submission Package.

Arkansas Notary Workshop

Date: July 31, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Notaries verify signatures on legal and business documents to deter fraud and ensure proper execution of documents. The Arkansas Secretary of State's Office will walk participants through the application process, assist in understanding issues facing notaries today, and outline best practices and procedures for current and future notaries public.

Arkansas Notary Workshop

Date: July 31, 2014
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Notaries verify signatures on legal and business documents to deter fraud and ensure proper execution of documents. The Arkansas Secretary of State's Office will walk participants through the application process, assist in understanding issues facing notaries today, and outline best practices and procedures for current and future notaries public.

5 Small Business Strategies for Social Media

Date: August 1, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Baxter County Library
City: Mountain Home

Description: Not sure where to begin with social media or why you should bother? Businesses of all sizes are using online tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to connect with customers. Well show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, and youll leave with your own social media marketing plan.

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Facebook Timeline for Business Pages

Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: OPED Building
City: Camden

Description: Facebook page design has arrived! This workshop will teach you about the Facebook pages, including using the preview, timeline cover rules, how updates have changed, admin panel features, messaging, how to "spy on your competitors", and how to customize content on page tabs.

Security 101 for Business

Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro

Description: Security precautions for businesses is more important than ever! Let us show you tips and solutions to all your security needs for your business.

Starting a Business In Arkansas

Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: College of the Ouachitas
City: Malvern

Description: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". No matter how large or small, all businesses must have a business plan. A business plan will help you define your concept, evaluate the competition, determine risks, and estimate your costs.

How to Write a Business Plan

Date: August 5, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: College of the Ouachitas
City: Malvern

Description: No matter how large or small, all businesses must have a business plan! A business plan will help you define your concept, evaluate your competition, determine risks, and estimate your costs. This seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format. 50-page workbook included!

Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses

Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 9:30 am
Location: University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
City: Hope

Description: A small marketing budget doesnt have to mean restricted resources for your small business. Get an overview of general marketing techniques, accompanied by suggestions for small businesses with small budgets. Topics include how to create a marketing plan and calendar, determining your target markets, low cost marketing tools, and much more!

Reality-Based Leadership

Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Dr. Loretta Cochran, Associate Professor of Management at ATU, shares the concepts based on the best-selling book by Cy Wakeman which is intended to ditch the drama, restore sanity to the workplace, and turn excuses into results. This fast-paced, engaging workshop is suited for anyone in or who wants to be in management. Lunch included.

Facebook: Profiles, Pages & Privacy for Small Businesses

Date: August 11, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: Basic course to help small business owners evaluate how Facebook and other social media can help their marketing efforts. Topics will include What is Facebook? How does Facebook and other social media help a business? Is it right for my business? How do I set up a Facebook page for my business?

Starting a Business in Arkansas

Date: August 12, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Dorado

Description: This seminar prepares participants for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect your business success, start-up requirements and common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur. (Veterans & AARP Members attend FREE!)

Website in a Day

Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: Does your business need a website? Have you been held back by a lack of funds or a lack of technical skills? Then "Website in a Day" is the hands-on workshop for you! You'll be taken step-by-step through creating an attractive, functional, five-page website.

Small Business Legal Basics

Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Clarksville Chamber of Commerce
City: Clarksville

Description: Do you worry legal issues may affect your small business's success? Get answers from attorney-at-law, Brandon Haubert of Wilson and Haubert, PLLC. This workshop covers a range of legal topics affecting small business including contracts, business liability issues, legal structure and the protection each type affords, and more. Includes Q&A session.

What Your Business Needs to Know About Privacy

Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro

Description: There are probably many things that you have not thought about to assure the privacy of your business. Come to this informative seminar to learn some important facts for keeping the privacy in your business.

Funding Your Business from Start to Finish

Date: August 14, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs

Description: This seminar focuses on areas to start and fund a business. By discussing key issues that affect the success of small business, and the common mistakes that business owners commonly make in preparing a loan package. Hear first-hand information from a key banker in the area. So come and learn the do's and donts to obtaining financing in business

SBA Lending, the Way of the Future! (Lenders Only)

Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: Tired of struggling with mounds of SBA loan paperwork? Not sure what the latest SBA requirements are? This session will cover recent changes to SBAs SOP 50-10-5(F), revisions to the credit standards for 7(a) Small Loans and guaranty fee waivers. We will also show you the electronic loan processing system, including the 10-Tab Submission Package.

How to Write a Business Plan

Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Dorado

Description: No matter how large or small, all businesses must have a business plan! A business plan will help you define your concept, evaluate your competition, determine risks, and estimate your costs. This seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format. 50-page workbook included!

Give 'Em the Pickle: Customer Service

Date: August 19, 2014
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs

Description: This seminar will give you the knowledge to exceed your customer's/clients/patients/teammates expectations while discovering what characteristics you bring to the team and organization. Any business can provide basic customer service, but not every business has the knowledge to take it to the next level. Speaker: Lee Ann Branch

QuickBooks Online (Hands on)

Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Beall Barclay & Company
City: Fort smith

Description: QuickBooks Online is designed for business owners and employees with little or no experience using the online QuickBooks Harmony platform. Topics include: navigation, setting up a company, working with lists, customers, vendors, inventory, reports, and more. A computer will be provided for use for each participant during this interactive session.

Exceptional Customer Service

Date: August 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: First National Bank
City: Mena

Description: Exceptional customer service is a cost-free marketing technique, as well as a way to set your business apart from your competitors. Join us in learning how to stop barriers to exceptional customer service, meet customer expectations, handle unhappy customers and create a culture of customer service!

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Exceptional Customer Service

Date: August 26, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: OPED Building
City: Camden

Description: Exceptional customer service is a cost-free marketing technique, as well as a way to set your business apart from your competitors. Join us in learning how to stop barriers to exceptional customer service, meet customer expectations, handle unhappy customers and create a culture of customer service!

QuickBooks Beyond the Basics (Hands on)

Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville

Description: This workshop is geared toward experienced QuickBooks desktop users with an emphasis on enhancing the basics of day-to-day usage. Participants will learn to customize reports and forms and to work with inventory, jobs, estimates, progress invoices, and more. A computer will be provided for each participant during this interactive workshop.

Excelling In the Workplace: Using Microsoft Excel

Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: This hands-on workshop will help you master the basics of Microsoft Excel. Topics will include Getting Started with Excel, Formatting a Workbook, Working with Formulas & Functions; Working with Charts & Graphics. If you are proficient with Microsoft Excel then this class is NOT for you.

Intermediate Excel for the Workplace

Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: This hands-on workshop is ideal for intermediate excel users and will help participants with Microsoft Excel.

Excelling In The Workplace: Microsoft Excel-Advanced

Date: September 22, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia

Description: This hands-on workshop is ideal for beginners and will help participants master the advanced parts of Microsoft Excel.

QuickBooks Payroll (Hands on)

Date: September 23, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Beall Barclay & Company
City: Fort Smith

Description: Participants will learn the necessary information to use the payroll features in QuickBooks accounting software. Other topics include tracking employee time, issuing paychecks, paying liabilities, and producing required payroll reports. A computer will be provided for each participant during this interactive session.

Carol Silverstrom   carol.silverstrom@sba.gov   501-296-3027

 


 

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