U of A Small Business Center Announces May & June Training Schedule
If you are an aspiring small business owner or an established business wanting to learn more, join the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center for the early summer slate of classes and webinars. Register here!
May 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Finance Boot Camp
Location: U of A Collaborative Learning Lab, 704 SE 5th St., Bentonville
Instructor: Scott Lacy, ASBTDC, U of A finance consultant
Financial Boot Camp is a four-hour, in-person session covering the basics that every business owner and manager need to know.
May 23, noon - 1 p.m.
20 Ways to Market Your Business
Location: Online
Instructor: Melissa Forziat, California-based marketer, consultant, speaker and author
June 6, 11 a.m. - noon
Taxes para Negocios, Parte 2
Location: Online
Instructor: Celina Bustamante, CPA, Springdale
Host: Carolina Mejia, ASBTDC bilingual business consultant
June 7, 2 - 3 p.m.
Getting Loan and Investment Ready
Location: Online
Instructor: Scott Lacy, ASBTDC, U of A finance instructor
Learn what banks and investors will require to consider your loan, as well as what factors will increase your chances of approval.
June 13, noon - 1 p.m.
Smart Principles of Marketing Messaging
Location: Online
Instructor: Melissa Forziat, California-based marketer, consultant, speaker and author
June 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Understanding Intellectual Property
Location: Online
Instructor: Meredith Lowry, patent attorney - Wright, Lindsey, Jennings
Discussion of patents, trademarks and copyrights and why businesses should consider intellectual property to protect their business.
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Contacts
Julie Preddy, director, communications & events
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
479-575-5148,
jpreddy@uark.edu
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