ASBTDC to Offer Free Classes for Small Businesses Across NEA
JONESBORO – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer several opportunities for online and on-site counseling services for small businesses in March. Participants will learn about starting and growing a small business at workshops held in several counties.
The ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion, marketing, and profitability.
Scheduled sessions with ASBTDC consultants are:
— On Tuesday, March 7, an online class, “Retaining Employees Through Benefits,” will be held online from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
— Tuesday, March 14, Robert Bahn, an ASBTDC business consultant, will lead an online class, “How to Protect Your Business with Trademarks,” from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
— Thursday, March 16, a counseling session will be led by ASBTDC director Laura Miller at the Spring River Innovation Hub located at 7 East Cherokee Village Mall from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
— Friday, March 17, Miller will lead a class, “Start Your Small Business Now,” at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 409 Vine Street from 10 a.m. until noon. Also that day, she will offer counseling from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
— Tuesday, March 21, Miller will lead a class, “Start Your Small Business Now,” from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Delta Center for Economic Development on the A-State campus, located at 309 University Loop. Also that day, she will offer counseling from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The sessions are made possible by co-sponsorships from FNBC Bank, First Community Bank, NEA Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, Simmons Bank, First Security Bank and Regions Bank.
There is no charge for the training event or counseling sessions, but registration is required. One may call (870) 972-3517 to register.
