| Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia
Description: You'll learn the basics of how to use a tablet computer, and explore built in applications as well as several downloadable tablet apps that are being used with success by other small businesses. Learn how you can process invoices in the field, teleconference with employees and customers, and much more. Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Phillips County Chamber of Commerce
City: Helena
Description: Businesses of all sizes are using online tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to connect with customers. We'll show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, where your target customers are looking online, and what it could mean for your business if you aren't involved in social networking. Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
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 and NWA ALPFA members attend FREE!) Date: August 28, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
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! (FREE for NWA ALPFA members!) Date: August 29, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: U of A Global Campus
City: Rogers
Description: Does your business need a website? Been held back by a lack of funds or technical skills? Sit down with our laptop lab and design a free website using Weebly. Step-by-step, we will help you create a free account and an attractive, functional, five-page website. Lunch on your own, free breakfast, and drinks throughout the day. 10 seats only! Date: September 3, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Join us for this fun seminar on email marketing with helpful tips on Constant Contact and other email services. This seminar will take you through effective subject lines and proper email usage policies and regulations. Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Centennial Bank
City: Conway
Description: 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. Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia
Description: Email marketing doesn't cost much, doesn't take a lot 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. Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Professional consultant Ken Abernathy of Big Hats Consulting leads this seminar on how trade shows, expos and fairs opportunities often overlooked as an effective tool for reaching target customers, clients and supporters. He'll take you through the steps for creating an effective show look to stand out and offer critiques of your current booth. Date: September 5, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This class introduces QuickBooks to small business owners with little or no experience. Learn new company set up, restricting levels of access for multi-users, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, writing checks vs. paying bills, invoicing, depositing money, credit memos and printing checks with Larissa Miller, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: September 5, 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 a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook. Date: September 5, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Participants will acquire knowledge of the more advanced features of QuickBooks. Learn entering purchase orders, entering a bill, adjusting & reporting inventory, creating job estimates, invoicing, accounts payable management, creating reports, sales tax, bank reconciliations, and an accountant's review with Larissa Miller, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
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Description: This free webinar will introduce innovative entrepreneurs and researchers to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Participants will learn about the requirements for program participation and methods for assessing qualifying technologies and research projects, and how to get started. Date: September 8, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
City: Rogers
Description: Presented with Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn how your business can bid for contracts with any local, state or federal government entity and get contracts for areas like cleaning services, landscaping, uniforms, food, software, etc.. Many sources of information will be provided by the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center speakers. 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 basic introduction to Excel and Windows, formatting a workbook, adding data and basic formulas, and using headers and footers and basic functions. Date: September 9, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
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Description: Are you and your business prepared to cope with a catastrophe like the recent tornadoes? This 1-hour webinar will provide you with the basic planning tools to increase the survivability your business. Come learn about local hazards, how to prepare for future disasters, and what assistance will be available after a major disaster. Register now! Date: September 9, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cossatot Community College
City: Ashdown
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 attend FREE!) Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville
Description: This hands-on workshop introduces QuickBooks to small business owners and their employees with little or no experience using this desktop accounting software. Topics include setting up a new company, reconciling accounts, and working with lists, customers, vendors, and assets. A computer will be provided for use during this interactive workshop. 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. Topics covered include absolute cell references, windows view manipulation, use of logical functions and range names, and working with charts and graphics. Material covered in this workshop will build on the material that was covered in Part 1 of the series. Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: This seminar helps the QuickBooks user to set up their company to utilize the software that best suits their needs. Topics include an introduction to QuickBooks, moving around the software, setting up preferences, chart of accounts, items list, customers, as well as entering vendor and other names. Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This is a fun, hands-on class for business owners interested in using Instagram. Denise Brooks of Alexis Information Systems will lead a conversation on adding Instagram to your current marketing plan. You will have an introduction to Instagram followed by a guided discussion with other business owners in attendance. 10 attendees only! Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cossatot Community College
City: Ashdown
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. Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Blue Zoo Creative professionals will cover how the analysis of all marketing analytics or insights are invaluable to your marketing plan. Social media outlets such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Google+, as well as Google Analytics and other social media analytical tools will be evaluated for you to consider in your overall marketing plan. Date: September 16, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: Learn to use QuickBooks routinely while ensuring that tasks maintain fiscal accountability. CPA Paul Bax will cover Debits vs. Credits, Writing Checks, Making Deposits, Entering & Paying Bills, Invoices & Receipts, and Receiving Payments. (Payment is required at time of registration to guarantee your seat. No seating is available for walk-ins.) Date: September 17, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: Experienced QuickBooks users can learn about more advanced features and get tips on everyday use of the software. CPA Paul Bax will cover Inventory, Sales Tax, Utilities, Memorized Transactions, Back-up Files, and Customizing Invoices. (Payment is required at time of registration to guarantee your seat. No seating is available for walk-ins.) Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Black River Technical College
City: Pocahontas
Description: 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. Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Legacy National Bank, Sunset Avenue, Springdale
City: Springdale
Description: Small businesses need to use social media to promote their business but may not be sure how to integrate all the media outlets. Learn how to properly use your insights and analytics to gauge success. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and blogs will be covered for all marketing plans. Free lunch from event co-sponsor Legacy National Bank! Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Black River Technical College
City: Pocahontas
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. Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Black River Technical College
City: Pocahontas
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. Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: This seminar is designed for QuickBooks Online users who routinely utilize the program online. Topics include moving around QuickBooks, entering transactions, generating reports, and backing up files. Speaker: Paul Bax, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Date: September 22, 2014
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: CCCUA-Nashville
City: Nashville
Description: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". 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 fac Date: September 22, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia
Description: This hands-on workshop will help participants master the advanced parts of Microsoft Excel. Topics covered include filtering data, working with Excel tables, conditional formatting, text functions, and quick analysis. The material covered at this workshop will build on material covered in both Part 1 and 2 of the series. Date: September 22, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: CCCUA-Nashville
City: Nashville
Description: 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. Date: September 23, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: OPED Building
City: Camden
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! 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. Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
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 a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook. Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: First Service Bank
City: Greenbrier
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? Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Video marketing is becoming more and more important for businesses who are utilizing social media and online marketing. Join us for this fun and creative seminar on how to make effective videos and what tools you can use to make your videos better! Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: CCCUA- DeQueen
City: DeQueen
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! Come sit down with the ASBTDC and design a free website. You'll be taken step-by-step through creating a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: U of A Community College at Hope - Tech and Indust
City: Hope
Description: Trade shows and expos are the perfect place to make face-to-face contact with potential customers. Learn the steps for creating an effective trade show look and get step-by-step instructions on how to effectively market your business so you stand out among the other exhibitors. Date: September 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: First Bank Community Room, Siloam Springs
City: Siloam Springs
Description: Presented with the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, learn how your business can bid for contracts with any local, state or federal government entity and get contracts for areas like cleaning services, landscaping, uniforms, food, software, etc.. Many sources of information will be provided by the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center speakers. Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
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. Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: EAPDD
City: Jonesboro
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. Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Dorado
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! Date: October 1, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: CCCUA-Nashville
City: Nashville
Description: The ASBTDC at HSU presents, "Effective Holiday Marketing." Get an overview of general marketing techniques, accompanied by suggestions that are specific to the holiday season. Topics include creating a marketing plan and calendar, determining when to reach your target market for the holiday season, and discussing unique marketing methods. Date: October 1, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Join us for a fun and fast paced look at these emerging social networks. In this seminar we will explore how these social networks may fit your business and how to make these effective. Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
City: Little Rock
Description: 5 billion people will be using mobile phones by 2017. Does your website provide them an optimal viewing experience? Do you even know what your website looks like in a mobile device? If not, then this seminar is for you! You'll learn about design tools, low-cost solutions, ways to test your pages, and how to adapt your website for mobile devices. Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This seminar will cover distinguishing between sales and use tax transactions for both state and local taxing authorities, identify different exemptions, identify common pitfalls for business owners, and present recent code updates. Presenter is Robert L. Ost, JD of Overbey, Strigel, Boyd and Westbrook, PLC. Feel free to bring a lunch. Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
City: Little Rock
Description: Curious if an app can help your businesss bottom-line? To make an app that matters to customers, you have to give them something that delivers value. But then how do you translate that value into increased sales? Join us for a discussion on when creating an app could be beneficial and what you should consider before getting started. Date: October 3, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Baxter County Library
City: Mountain Home
Description: Join us for this fun and innovative seminar on how to make compelling video marketing pieces for their online marketing purposes. Learn the basics of video marketing on YouTube and other platforms, how to upload and search engine best practices. Date: October 6, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Dawson Educaton Co-Op
City: Arkadelphia
Description: This training will provide an overview of the many aspects of human resources management. During this session, we will provide training on the following topics: Fair Labor Standards Act, Diversity, Effective Recruiting, Effective Hiring, Retaining Employees, and Competing for good employees. Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fordyce Bank and Trust
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 a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook. Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia
Description: Presenters will teach the attendee about the history and growth of LinkedIn, managing your professional and business information on the internet, finding and being introduced to potential clients and subject experts, being found for business opportunities, posting job listings & gaining insights from private group discussions. Date: October 8, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cornerstone Bank of Berryville
City: Berryville
Description: Email is one of those marketing avenues that you own and you control. Email + Social + Print= Success. National speaker is Paige Cahill of Constant Contact, learn 10 tips on how to get emails and newsletters opened, how to create successful email and newsletter campaigns that will rev up your reach and referrals. Co-sponsor: Berryville Chamber. Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
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. Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Springdale Chamber of Commerce
City: Springdale
Description: Email is one of those marketing avenues that you own and you control. Email + Social + Print= Success. National speaker is Paige Cahill of Constant Contact, learn 10 tips on how to get emails and newsletters opened, how to create successful email and newsletter campaigns that will rev up your reach and referrals. Co-sponsor Springdale Chamber. Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Join us to learn new ways to design your business and learn the basics of branding for your business. We will discuss the basics of design elements and will focus on making your design elements more cohesive and professional. Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
City: Rogers
Description: Three seminars are offered in one day of Starting a Business in AR, How to Write a Business Plan and Financing Options all help you to identify the major steps crucial to starting a business, requirements, and loan process information. Free breakfast and lunch. (See discounts below.) Call 479.575.5148 for information. Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fort Smith Public Library
City: Fort Smith
Description: Experts in five different areas will come together to discuss topics concerning small business ownership and management. Participants will then have the opportunity to pick the brains of an attorney, a certified public accountant, a marketing specialist, a business startup consultant, and a lender. There is no fee to attend thanks to Arvest Bank. Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Fort Smith Public Library
City: Fort Smith
Description: Experts in five different areas will come together to discuss topics concerning small business ownership and management. Participants will then have the opportunity to pick the brains of an attorney, a certified public accountant, a marketing specialist, a business startup consultant, and a lender. There is no fee to attend thanks to Arvest Bank. Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm
Location:
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Description: Speakers from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will show AR businesses how to qualify for the Recycling Tax Credit Program, how to obtain low interest loans to institute pollution prevention measures, how to comply with ADEQ regulations, and more. Copy & paste this link to your browser to register: http://tinyurl.com/llmejqf Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Dawson Education Co-Op
City: Arkadelphia
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! Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Does your business need a website? Have you been held back by a lack of funds or technical skills? Come sit down with our laptops we provide and design a website using Weebly you can operate from any computer. You will create a free account and build an attractive, functional, five-page website. Lunch on your own, free breakfast, drinks and snacks. Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Clarksville Chamber of Commerce
City: Clarksville
Description: As a business owner, you must consider not only how to protect your own personal information, but that of your business and your clients. Do you know how to spot potential identity theft? Does your business need to comply with the FTCs Red Flags Rule? Bring a lunch and learn more to protect yourself from this crippling crime. Date: October 15, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Vilonia Chamber of Commerce
City: Vilonia
Description: Businesses of all sizes are using online tools like Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to connect with customers. We'll show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, where your target customers are looking online, and what it could mean for your business if you aren't involved in social networking. Date: October 15, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: First National Bank of Mena
City: Mena
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, & image development. Date: October 15, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: In this seminar just in time for Black Friday planning, we will explore creative ways to create engaging promotions for your local retail business that will drive foot traffic. We will explore tips, tools and execution of promotions to increase foot traffic and sales. Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Cossatot Community College
City: Ashdown
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! Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Beall Barclay & Company
City: Fort Smith
Description: This hands-on workshop introduces QuickBooks to small business owners and their employees with little or no experience using this desktop accounting software. Topics include setting up a new company, reconciling accounts, and working with lists, customers, vendors, and assets. A computer will be provided for use during this interactive seminar. Date: October 20, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Dawson Education Co-Op
City: Arkadelphia
Description: S.E.L.F. Profile-This high energy team building seminar teaches you about four distinct social styles, which determine how we interact with others. Although all of us are a unique blend of all four styles, you be able to identify your dominant style making it easier to interact with your employees and other teammates. Date: October 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This seminar will address various types of one-on-one sales strategies and how to be effective with each, including overcoming sales barriers with specific solutions. A great seminar to help train your sales team. Presenter Bill Oliver has 30 years experience in sales and is the VP of Strategic Accounts for GENCO. Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: U of A Global Campus
City: Rogers
Description: This class introduces QuickBooks to small business owners with little or no experience. Learn new company set up, restricting levels of access for multi-users, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, writing checks vs. paying bills, invoicing, depositing money, credit memos and printing checks, with Glenna Harrell, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville
Description: Participants will receive detailed instruction on the day-to-day features of QuickBooks including accounts payable, deposits, sales receipts, accounts receivable, managing sales tax, and more. A basic working knowledge of QuickBooks desktop is recommended. A computer will be provided for each participant for use during this interactive session. Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Dorado
Description: Trade shows and expos are the perfect place to make face-to-face contact with potential customers. Learn the steps for creating an effective trade show look and get step-by-step instructions on how to effectively market your business so you stand out among the other exhibitors. Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: U of A Global Campus
City: Rogers
Description: Participants will acquire knowledge of the more advanced features of QuickBooks. Learn entering purchase orders, entering a bill, adjusting & reporting inventory, creating job estimates, invoicing, accounts payable management, creating reports, sales tax, bank reconciliations, and an accountant's review, with Glenna Harrell, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Glenwood Country Club
City: Glenwood
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 a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook. Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Is your small business looking for protection of business assets such as intellectual property, a business name or logo, or your website? This seminar, taught by Keisling and Pieper, PLC attorneys is for business owners, inventors, and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to protect a logo, invention, name, or artistic creation. Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: Dawson Education Co-Op
City: Arkadelphia
Description: Cash planning is often the key to business survival. Learn the concepts of short and long term cash budgeting. Do you know your cash needs for next year, next month, or even tomorrow? Don't gamble with the money of your business. Learn to take control of your cash planning now. Date: October 28, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce
City: Bentonville
Description: Presented with the Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber, learn how your business can bid for contracts with any local, state or federal government entity and get contracts for areas like cleaning services, landscaping, uniforms, food, software, etc.. Many sources of information will be provided by the Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center speakers. Date: October 28, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: OPED Building
City: Camden
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. Date: October 28, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
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? Date: October 28, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: CCCUA-Nashville
City: Nashville
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. We'll show you five low-cost ways social media can bolster your current marketing efforts, and you'll leave with your own social media marketing plan. Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
City: Fayetteville
Description: Co-event sponsors the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and Modthink present this informative and hands-on session to teach small business owners how to take your Facebook business page and/or Twitter account to the next level to increase marketing returns. What are you doing right and how can you improve your posts and gain followers? Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: If you are on the edge about whether or not Twitter is right for you, then this workshop is for you. This is a basic course on how to use Twitter to engage and listen to your audience and how to effectively build contacts, and professional brand awareness on Twitter. Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Beall Barclay & Company
City: Fort Smith
Description: Participants will receive detailed instruction on the day-to-day features of QuickBooks including: accounts payable, deposits, sales receipts, accounts receivable, managing sales tax, and more. A basic working knowledge of QuickBooks is recommended to attend. A computer will be provided for each participant for use during this interactive session. Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
City: Fayetteville
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 and ALPFA members attend FREE!) Date: November 1, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
City: Fayetteville
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! (NWA ALPFA members attend FREE!) Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: The ASBTDC at HSU presents, "Effective Holiday Marketing." Get an overview of general marketing techniques, accompanied by suggestions that are specific to the holiday season. Topics include creating a marketing plan and calendar, determining when to reach your target market for the holiday season, and discussing unique marketing methods. Date: November 3, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
City: Fayetteville
Description: Presenter Scott McClymonds is a successful business owner and corporate executive who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow healthy, profitable companies. In this workshop he will show you how to grow your company's profitability using the factors of brand promise, analytics and automation, referrals and leadership. Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Central Mall
City: Fort Smith
Description: Not sure where to begin with social media or why you should bother? Learn how small businesses can use social media to help promote their business and which sites can fit into their overall online marketing strategy. iPads will be provided during this interactive workshop for participants to get an up-close look at some of the most popular sites. Date: November 4, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: U of A Global Campus
City: Rogers
Description: Online branding is the cornerstone to building sustainable, long-term brand awareness, loyalty and success with clients/customers. Many business owners have NOT properly positioned their brand online. Presenter Scott Pitts will present tips for increasing your online exposure, generating leads, and making your website work for your business. Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This class introduces QuickBooks to small business owners with little or no experience. Learn new company set up, restricting levels of access for multi-users, chart of accounts overview, working with lists, writing checks vs. paying bills, invoicing, depositing money, credit memos and printing checks with Larissa Miller, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
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. Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Participants will acquire knowledge of the more advanced features of QuickBooks. Learn entering purchase orders, entering a bill, adjusting & reporting inventory, creating job estimates, invoicing, accounts payable management, creating reports, sales tax, bank reconciliations, and an accountant's review with Larissa Miller, Beall Barclay & Co. Date: November 5, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Henderson State University
City: Arkadelphia
Description: Government contracting is different than contracting in the private sector, so come learn state and federal procurement processes to find out how your business can register to sell to the government. This course will be of special benefit to those companies that have no experience in government contracting or are relatively new to the process. Date: November 11, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: OPED Building
City: Camden
Description: Presenters will teach the attendee about the history and growth of LinkedIn, managing your professional and business information on the internet, finding and being introduced to potential clients and subject experts, being found for business opportunities, posting job listings & gaining insights from private group discussions. Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Vilonia Chamber of Commerce
City: Vilonia
Description: Is your website mobile ready? Do you even know what your website looks like in a mobile device? If not, then this seminar is for you! You'll learn about worldwide design standards, low-cost solutions, free cell phone emulators for testing your pages, and how to adapt your website for display on mobile devices. Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Join us for a fun and fast paced look at these emerging social networks. In this seminar we will explore how these social networks may fit your business and how to make these effective. We will also discuss time management tips on how to make sure you are spending the appropriate amounts of time on these social networks. Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: This is a fun, hands-on class for business owners interested in using Instagram. Denise Brooks of Alexis Information Systems will lead a conversation on adding Instagram to your current marketing plan. You will have an introduction to Instagram followed by a guided discussion with other business owners in attendance. 10 attendees only! Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 8:30 am
Location: U of A Global Campus
City: Rogers
Description: Participants will learn instruction from a certified instructor on QuickBooks Glenna Harrell of Beall Barclay & Co., PLC regarding setting up the necessary information to use the payroll features in QuickBooks. Topics include payroll set-up, tracking employee time, issuing paychecks, paying liabilities and producing required payroll reports. Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Centennial Bank
City: Conway
Description: Does your business need to sell products and take credit cards online? Have you been held back by a lack of funds or technical skills? Come learn how you can design a free eStore using Weebly. We'll show you how you can create a free account and an attractive, functional, online store. Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia
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! Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: The Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center presents "Starting a Business in Arkansas". 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 fac Date: November 13, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: 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. Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
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 a free account and creating an attractive, functional, five page website. All participants receive a free 20-page workbook. Date: November 17, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Learn information necessary for a new entrepreneur or an expanding business owner considering buying an existing business in Arkansas or selling one. The focus will be on what all buyers look for in a business for sale and how to do proper market evaluations. Speaker is Richard Roberts of Transworld Business Advisors. Date: November 18, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Donald W. Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
Description: Does your business need a website? Held back by a lack of funds or technical skills? Come sit down with our laptops we provide and design a website using Weebly you can operate from any computer. You will create a free account and build an attractive, functional, five-page website. Lunch on your own, free breakfast, drinks and snacks. 10 seats only Date: November 19, 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. Date: November 19, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Delta Center Building, ASU's Main Campus
City: Jonesboro
Description: Video marketing is becoming more and more important for businesses who are utilizing social media and online marketing. Join us for this fun and creative seminar on how to make effective videos and what tools you can use to make your videos better! Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: South Arkansas Community College - East Campus
City: El Dorado
Description: Are you having trouble finding out the truth about grant opportunities for small businesses? This seminar is designed to help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to grants and loans. The seminar will cover specific grant, loan and other financing opportunities for both start-up and existing business owners. Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Fayetteville Public Library
City: Fayetteville
Description: All small businesses need to be using social media to promote their business, but you may not be sure how to integrate all the outlets you use. Do you know how to properly use your Facebook page and other insights and analytics to gauge success? Online tools like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and blogs will be covered for an updated marketing plan Date: December 1, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: U of A Reynolds Center
City: Fayetteville
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 and NWA ALPFA members attend FREE!) Date: December 2, 2014
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Southern Arkansas University
City: Magnolia
Description: You'll learn the basics of how to use a tablet computer, and explore built in applications as well as several downloadable tablet apps that are being used with success by other small businesses. Learn how you can process invoices in the field, teleconference with employees and customers, and much more. Date: December 4, 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. Date: December 8, 2014
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
City: Hot Springs
Description: Thousands of people are running businesses out of their homes. Are you considering joining them? This seminar will help you with business planning, ideas, requirements and more to get you headed in the right direction. Date: December 9, 2014
Time: 5:15 am
Location: HSU Community Education Center
City: Arkadelphia
Description: The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at HSU presents "Marketing Techniques for Small Businesses." 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. Date: December 10, 2014
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Arkansas Tech University
City: Russellville
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. Date: December 10, 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. | 
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