Area small businesses will have the opportunity to attend several training sessions on business operations throughout the month of July.
The sessions are hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, and the seminars will cover many topics including business strategies and how to market a business in a tough economy.
The regional office of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is housed at Arkansas Tech, and it is designed to assist new, existing and expanding businesses by offering a variety of services including consulting, training and market research.
The following seminars will be offered in July:
- 21st Marketing for Your Business – Friday, July 8, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce, Cost is $30. Presenter is Herb Lawrence of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- SBA Workshop – Tuesday, July 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Russellville Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $40. Presenter is Pat Walker of the Small Business Administration.
- Starting a Business – Thursday, July 14, 8:30-11 a.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- Low Cost Marketing Techniques – Wednesday, July 20, 1-3 p.m., Van Buren Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $30. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- Email Marketing Techniques and Tips – Thursday, July 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Morrilton Chamber of Commerce; Cost is $35 and includes free software trial. Presenter is Cass Capen-Housely of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
- Santa Principles of Customer Service – Thursday, July 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arkansas Tech University Rothwell Hall Room 133; Cost is $40. Presenter is Santa Alan of Santa Speaks.
Those wishing to attend a seminar can register by calling the ASBTDC at 479-356-2077 or register online.
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