Business Planning Calendar

If you have not started a business, we recommend you attend "Starting a Business in Arkansas" before attending these seminars.

ASBDC Online Learning Programs

These online learning programs require about 3-hours to complete. To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or (501) 324-9043 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Seminar Highlights: This online course is about the craft of creating a plan for your business. The business plan is the essential document used to raise money for a business and communicate your business vision and strategy to your management team, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. more

Seminar Highlights: This online course provides a comprehensive how-to look at creating projected income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets. An essential skill in securing outside financing and in managing a business. more

Seminar Highlights: This online course details the exact set of steps necessary in preparing a comprehensive loan package request. Each of the forms and requirements are explained and included. From initial readiness tests to help with advanced topics such as U.S. Small Business Administration loans, this online course lays it on the line concerning what a lender is really looking for and how they evaluate loan requests. more

Seminar Highlights: Every new venture has to work the complex decision of what legal structure to choose for the business. This online course breaks down this decision into its essential characteristics simplifying the decision-making process. more

UA Fayetteville SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the UA Fayetteville SBDC at (479) 575-5148 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Seminar Highlights: No matter how large or small, all businesses should have a written plan. A business plan helps to define concepts, evaluate the competition, analyze markets, determine risks and estimate financial potential. Business plans are required to obtain a small business loan. This in-depth seminar discusses the business planning process in detail. Participants will learn about the importance of planning and the elements that go into a good plan. For new entrepreneurs, Starting a Business in Arkansas is recommended as a first step.

Speaker: Mark Kidd, Kidd Accounting and Management Consulting

Seminar Highlights: No matter how large or small, all businesses should have a written plan. A business plan helps to define concepts, evaluate the competition, analyze markets, determine risks and estimate financial potential. Business plans are required to obtain a small business loan. This in-depth seminar discusses the business planning process in detail. Participants will learn about the importance of planning and the elements that go into a good plan. For new entrepreneurs, Starting a Business in Arkansas is recommended as a first step

Speaker: ASBDC Representative

ASU Jonesboro SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASU Jonesboro SBDC at (870) 972-3517 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

SAU Magnolia SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the SAU Magnolia SBDC at (870) 235-5033 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

HSU Arkadelphia SBDC

To register for any of the following programs, contact the HSU Arkadelphia SBDC at (870) 230-5184 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Seminar Highlights: 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. This seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format.

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Henderson State University

Seminar Highlights: 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. This seminar will explain and illustrate the business plan format.

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Malvern Chamber of Commerce

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