Training workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Northeast & North-Central Arkansas for September-October 2013 by the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center. Information about each workshop, registration and location at the ASU SBTDC website http://www.astate.edu/a/sbtdc/ or call (870) 972-3517

1. The ASU ASBTDC 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 State University College of Business. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA.
September-October 2013
Arkansas Small Business and
Technology Development Center
Post Office Box 2650
Jonesboro, AR 72467
870.972.3517
http://www.astate.edu/a/sbtdc/
2 Easy Ways to Register:
• Call 870.972.3517 or 800.862.2040
• Online at asbtdc.ualr.edu/training
Check, cash, Visa, MasterCard
and Discover accepted.
For seminar descriptions and
additional training opportunities,
log on to asbtdc.ualr.edu/training
Arkansas’ Premier Business Assistance Program!
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Starting a Business In Arkansas -
Jonesboro
Tuesday, September 10th, 6-8:30 pm
Room 201 ASU Delta Center for Economic
Development on the ASU Campus
319 University LoopWest in Jonesboro
Cost: $30 ($20 Jonesboro Chamber & DJA
members, $15 ASU Faculty, Staff & Students)
MilitaryVeterans-No Charge.
Speaker: ASU SBTDC Staff
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Advanced Facebook Marketing:
"Beyond the Likes" Batesville
Wednesday, September 11th, 1-4 pm
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce,
409Vine Street, Batesville, AR
Cost: $35 ($25 for Batesville Chamber
members).
Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC
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Jonesboro
Thursday, September 19th, 1-4 pm
Room 201 ASU Delta Center for Economic
Development on the ASU Campus
319 University LoopWest in Jonesboro
Cost: $35 ($25 for Chamber & DJA
members, $20 for ASU Faculty, Staff &
Students.)
Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC
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Advanced Facebook Marketing:
"Beyond the Likes"
Mountain Home
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-4 pm
Baxter County Library
300 Library Hill Road in Mountain Home
Cost: $35 ($25 Mountain Home & Norfork
Lake Chamber Members, $20 ASU-MH
Faculty, Staff & Students)
Speaker: Herb Lawrence, ASU SBTDC
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Disclaimers and Policies: The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center 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 Arkansas State University. SBA-funded programs
are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. The ASU SBTDC is committed to providing educational opportunities and employment opportunities to
qualified persons regardless of their economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, ethnic or
national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any legally protected class.
Registration and Fees: Seminar fees may be paid by check, cash, money order, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). Payment must be received
before your space is guaranteed in a class. Fees must be remitted no later than two working days before the actual seminar date unless otherwise stated.
Payments must be made to the ASU Cashier’s office for all seminars. Contact the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517 to register and for instructions to submit
payment.
Refund Policy: Refunds are available on cancellations received up to 48 hours prior to the seminar. If a 48-hour cancellation is not received, seminar
credit can be applied to another ASU SBTDC seminar within the current calendar year. If the ASU SBTDC cancels a seminar, notification will be sent to
registrants by e-mail, and refunds will be issued. Substitutes are welcome.
ADA: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Lois Travis, ASU SBTDC
P.O. Box 2650 State University, AR 72467 or (870) 972-3517. Registration must be paid before requesting accommodations.
Discount Policy: Subject to space availability, faculty, staff and students of ASU (including Mountain Home) may attend seminars at a reduced charge
unless the ASU SBTDC is co-sponsoring the event with another group which is retaining all fees and is responsible for all costs of the event. The center
director must approve any additional discounts.
Inclement Weather Policy: Seminars will not be held if public schools are closed in the seminar city due to inclement weather. Check your local media.
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Batesville
Wednesday, October 9th, 9 am-4 pm
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce,
409Vine Street, Batesville, AR
Cost: $50 ($40 for Batesville Chamber
members).
SEATING LIMITED: 12 ATTENDEES
Speaker: ASU SBTDC Staff
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BUSINESS BOOT CAMP -TakeYour
Business to the NEXT LEVEL! Batesville
A 6 week series designed to help existing
businesses in Independence County grow
and reach new markets.
Operation Jump Start will beginTuesday,
October 15th from 6-9 pm and continues for
six consecutiveTuesday sessions.
LOCATION: UACCB in Batesville
Cost: $50 - Registration is underwritten by
our sponsors. Attendees who complete 5 of
6 nights will have registration refunded.
Speakers: Business experts in specific fields
as well as area commercial lenders.
Registration: Contact the ASU SBTDC for
more information or to register (870) 972-
3517.
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Jonesboro
Thursday, October 17th , 9 am-4 pm
Room 201 ASU Delta Center for Economic
Development on the ASU Campus
319 University LoopWest in Jonesboro
Cost: $50 ($40 for Chamber & DJA members,
$35 for ASU Faculty, Staff & Students).
SEATING LIMITED: 12 ATTENDEES
Speaker: ASU SBTDC Staff
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Business Financing Options to Start or
GrowYour Existing Business
Jonesboro
Thursday, October 24th, 1-4 pm
Room 201 ASU Delta Center for Economic
Development on the ASU Campus
319 University LoopWest in Jonesboro
Cost: $35 ($25 for Chamber & DJA members,
$20 for ASU Faculty, Staff & Students).
Speaker: ASU SBTDC Staff
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Online Learning
The ASBTDC offers online
courses for small business
owners and their employees.
• 20 core courses
• Available 24/7
• No-frills curriculum providing
real-world tools and information
asbtdc.ualr.edu/training
Use code "arjobs" to take any online
course for free!