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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center<\/a> will present 15 free trainings in technology, finance, marketing and management for small business owners and entrepreneurs starting new businesses in Northwest Arkansas. The fall schedule includes both virtual classes and face-to-face training a The Collaborative<\/a> in Bentonville. Classes and workshops include topics requested by ASBTDC clients and will be led by regional and national specialist consultants.<\/p>\n visit ASBTDC<\/a> for additional information or to register<\/a> today!<\/p>\n September 8, noon to 1 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n SEO for Beginners: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab September 14, 2-3 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparing loans and investments: online September 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Financial boot camp: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab September 20, noon to 1 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n 20 Ways to Market Your Business: Online September 21, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Excel Workshop: Basics 101\u2014 U of a Collaborative Learning Lab September 21, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Customer Service Skills Your Business Needs to Know \u2014 Online September 21, 1-2 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n People Management: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab October 6, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Excel Workshop: 201 \u2014 Online October 6, 2-3 p.m<\/strong> <\/p>\n Leadership 101: Improving Performance by Understanding Behavior \u2014 Online October 17, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m <\/strong><\/p>\n Working with Generation Z: Understanding, Retaining, Driving Success \u2014 Online October 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m <\/strong><\/p>\n Boost holiday sales with online affiliate marketing October 18, from 1 to 3 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting a Business in Arkansas: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab October 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Need a Website for Your Small Business: What to Know and Do: Online October 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m <\/strong><\/p>\n Marketing Boot Camp: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab October 27, noon to 1 p.m <\/strong><\/p>\n Google My Business: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Communications and conflict management in the workplace \u2014 Online The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is a unit of the Economic Development Division<\/a> and provides one-on-one confidential counseling and guidance to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Northwest Arkansas region.<\/p>\nSeptember<\/h3>\n
\nLearn the basics of search engine optimization
\nInstructor: Rachel Majors, technology consultant<\/p>\n
\nFind out what banks and investors need to consider your loan and what factors can increase approval
\nInstructor: Scott Lacy, ASBTDC Financial Consultant<\/p>\n
\nA four-hour face-to-face session that covers the basics every business owner or manager needs to know
\nInstructor: Scott Lacy, ASBTDC Financial Consultant<\/p>\n
\nBrainstorm and think creatively to add new elements to your marketing strategy
\nInstructor: Melissa Forziat, marketing consultant<\/p>\n
\nIntroduction to spreadsheets and the basics of Excel
\nInstructor: Chris Case, Management Consultant<\/p>\n
\nInstructor: Carolina Mejia, ASBTDC bilingual consultant<\/p>\n
\nUnderstand the four basic concepts of management
\nInstructor: Chris Case, Management Consultant<\/p>\nOctober<\/h3>\n
\nExcel’s time-saving features: shortcuts, formulas, filters and macros
\nInstructor: Chris Case, Management Consultant<\/p>\n
\nUnderstanding Behavioral Styles Using the DISC Profile
\nInstructor: Chris Case, Management Consultant<\/p>\n
\nInstructor: Chris Case, Management Consultant<\/p>\n
\nLearn how small businesses can exponentially increase their marketing power without increasing their marketing budget
\nInstructor: Melissa Forziat, national marketing consultant<\/p>\n
\nEssential startup steps, legal business structures, regulations and licensing, and loans
\nInstructors: Ryan Crawford of Arvest, Lori Lieblong of ASBTDC, Cal Rose of Wright, Lindsey, Jennings<\/p>\n
\nPlatforms, budgets and questions to ask
\nInstructor: Nathan Allen, ConcordAdams<\/p>\n
\nIntensive hands-on marketing training for small businesses
\nInstructor: Lindsay Ramsey, Marketing Consultant
\n*Price: $35<\/p>\n
\nFind out why this tool can be one of the most important for your small business
\nInstructor: Rachel Majors<\/p>\nof November<\/h3>\n
\nManage conflict with a productive outcome
\nInstructor: Chris Case<\/p>\n