HSU ASBTDC announces upcoming programs
ARKADELPHIA — The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Henderson State University has announced several programs to be held in the area during August.
A Small Business Startup Summit will be held Monday from 3:30-7 p.m. at Henderson’s Community Education Center, 640 S. Sixth St. A Facebook business workshop will be offered Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the College of the Ouachitas in Malvern. A free event about small business innovation and technology programs will be held Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Henderson’s Hot Springs campus in the Landmark Building downtown.
Call 870-230-5184 to register or go online at asbtdc.org/training/arkadelphia-events.
A $65 fee is required to attend the Small Business Startup Summit in Arkadelphia. Veterans can attend for free. The summit combines two of the ASBTDC’s most popular seminars.
“Starting a Business in Arkansas” is designed to prepare participants for the business planning process, identify major steps crucial to starting a business, discuss key issues that affect business success, and highlight startup requirements and common pitfalls entrepreneurs will face.
“How to Write a Business Plan” is designed to discuss the business planning process in detail. Business plans are required to obtain a small business loan. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the importance of planning and the elements that go into a good plan.
A $35 fee is required to attend the Facebook workshop. Participants will receive an overview of Facebook basics and tips for managing a page, setting goals, measuring content reach and analyzing post effectiveness.
The free event on Aug. 30 is designed to introduce entrepreneurs to the Small Business Innovative Research/ Small Business Technology Transfer program. Participants will have the chance to learn about the requirements for the program, as well as how to get started. They will also receive firsthand manufacturing information from Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions. Participants can email asbtdc@hsu.edu to register.