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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.

Starting a New Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course provides the advice and strategies of the some of the leading entrepreneurs concerning what it really takes to start a new venture. This online course will show you how to protect your ideas, how to hire employees, how to find out what licenses and regulations may apply, as well as, provide more than 50 resources of free information that are available to you in making your new business a reality. more

 

Choosing a Legal Structure
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

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

 

Buying a Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: A comprehensive online course on how to buy the right business at the right price. Developed by entrepreneurs who buy businesses for a living, this online course offers advice and wisdom in such areas as: the key questions to ask of any seller, the due diligence process, valuing a business and determining the offer, negotiation steps and tactics, and sample legal agreements. more

 

Finding Money to Start a Business
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: A comprehensive ten-part online course on the tactics of how money is really raised for small business formation. This online course examines the sources of available capital and provides an overview concerning the difference between debt and equity. This online course walks you through the maze of financial terms and tactics necessary to successfully identify and secure money for a new business venture. more

 

Finding and Attracting Investors
Anytime you desire
Anywhere you have Internet access
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This online course presents practical tactics on how to identify and secure different types of capital including seed capital, angel capital, and venture capital. The process used by different kinds of investors is presented and the tools for completing the fund-raising process are presented. Special focus is given to the federal and state laws that govern the capital and securities process. more

 

ASBDC Lead Center

To register for any of the following programs, contact the ASBDC Lead Center at 1-800-862-2040 or 501-683-7700 or click on the Register Now button to register online.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Thursday, August 07, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook! **Attend this seminar and "How to Write a Business Plan" on the same day and receive a discount, plus a boxed lunch.**

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Friday, August 22, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: This seminar prepares you for the intensive business planning process, identifies major steps crucial to starting a business, discusses key issues that affect the success of your business, and discusses start-up requirements and common pitfalls that you will face as an entrepreneur. Free New Business Guide and Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: ASBDC Representative and Metropolitan National Bank Representative

Cosponsor: Metropolitan National Bank

 

How To Incorporate Your Business With The Secretary Of State's Office
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock
Cost: $10

Seminar Highlights: This seminar will present an overview of how to form an Arkansas corporation. Discussion topics will include the advantages and responsibilities of joining the corporate world. A step-by-step explanation of the process will be presented with specific attention paid to name availability, on-line filing, and forms and fees. Participants will have the option to file their Articles of Incorporation online the day of the seminar with guidance from the presenter. Please note: Online filing during seminar requires a $50.00 filing fee payable by credit card.

Speaker: Steve Hollowell, Secretary of State's Office

Cosponsor: Secretary of State, Charlie Daniel's Office

 

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.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
317 W. Walnut
Map and directions
Rogers
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

Speaker: Susan Slinkard, Metropolitan National Bank

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Thursday, August 28, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
On the Square
Map and directions
Bentonville
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: Want to be your own boss but don't know where to start? Many questions entrepreneurs have about starting a business are answered in this three hour workshop. Starting a Business in Arkansas prepares participants for the intensive business planning process. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you will face as an entrepreneur.

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.

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
2905 King Street
Jonesboro
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: EAPDD; Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting A Business In Arkansas
Monday, September 08, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
108 W. Hale
Osceola
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: The "Starting A Business In Arkansas" workshop is recommended to anyone considering starting a business. Find out the major steps crucial to starting a business, identify key issues that affect your business success, and discuss start-up requirements as well as common pitfalls you may face as an entrepreneur. Learn what to do before you open the doors in order to be successful!

Speaker: Susan Glasgow, ASU SBDC Training Coordinator

Cosponsor: Co-sponsors: Main Street Osceola; Osceola Chamber of Commerce

 

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.

From Recipe to Reality
Monday, September 29, 2008
8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
El Dorado Chamber
111 W Main
El Dorado, AR 71730
El Dorado
Cost: $399

Seminar Highlights: This seminar provides entrepreneurs with an understanding of the key factors that need to be considered when starting a food manufacturing business. Topics include market research, product development, packaging, labeling, pricin, product introduction, promotional materials, food safety, legal and business structure issues.

Speaker: University of Nebraska Food Processing Center

Cosponsor: University of Nebraska Food Processing Center, El Dorado Chamber, SCORE, and SBDC

 

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.

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, July 21, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
One College Circle
Malvern
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Ouachita Technical College

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Monday, July 28, 2008
5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
659 Ouachita Ave.

Hot Springs
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1099 President Drive
Arkadelphia
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Henderson State University

 

Starting a Business in Arkansas
Friday, August 29, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
213 W 3rd St.
Malvern
Cost: $30

Seminar Highlights: 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. Free New Business Guide and Business Feasibility Workbook!

Speaker: HSU SBDC Representative

Cosponsor: Malvern Chamber of Commerce

 

 

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