The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech University has announced training opportunities during October 2022.
The ASBTDC regional office at ATU is designed to assist new, existing, and expanding businesses by offering a variety of services including free one-to-one confidential consulting, free market research and low-cost or free training.
For more information go to www.atu.edu/asbtdc or call (479) 356-2067.
Creating a Business Plan for Success | Wednesday, Oct. 5
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at ATU presents “Creating a Business Plan for Success” from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at ATU in Russellville. Using the “To the Point” business plan outline, attendees will be shown how to put together a plan that will help define the details of their business and that can be presented to lenders and investors. There is no fee to attend due to a sponsorship from Arvest Bank. Seating is limited with registration required no later than Tuesday, Oct. 4, at or (479) 356-2067 or https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371424.
Protect Your Small Business from Fraud | Thursday, Oct. 20
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at ATU presents “Protect Your Small Business from Fraud” from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. Attendees will learn how to avoid fraud and protect their hard-earned money. On this webinar, a representative from Regions Bank will discuss the types of fraud, how to recognize the warning signs of fraud in a business and how to protect a business from fraud. There is no fee to attend this virtual event due to a sponsorship from Regions Bank. Registration is required no later than 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at (479) 356-2067 or https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371426.
Five Rules for Top-Notch Customer Service | Wednesday, Oct. 26
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at ATU presents “Five Rules for Top-Notch Customer Service” from 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 26, at ATU-Ozark Campus. Excellent customer service is a cost-free marketing technique and a way to set a business apart from its competitors. Learn how to exceed customer expectations, handle unhappy customers and create a culture of top-notch customer service. There is no cost to attend due to a sponsorship from First National Bank at Paris. Seating is limited and registration is required no later than Tuesday, Oct. 25, at (479) 356-2067 or https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371427.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech 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 Tech University College of Business.
All ASBTDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ronda Hawkins at (479) 356-2067.
