FREE Small Business Webinars for Veterans

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting live webinars for Arkansas veterans who are interested in owning or growing a small business. The training is offered at no charge. Webinars will be held July through October on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The one-hour sessions are based on ASBTDC’s most popular traditional classroom seminars.

Title: Procurement Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Date: Tue, Sep 14, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/727715874

Title: Starting a Business in Arkansas
Date: Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

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https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/315486754

Title: How to Write a Business Plan
Date: Tue, Oct 12, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

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Title: Business Financing Options
Date: Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT

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https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/877281955

“Starting a Business in Arkansas” covers all the basics for start-up businesses, including keys to success and common pitfalls to avoid. “Writing a Business Plan” can help entrepreneurial-minded veterans define their business concept and communicate their strategies and challenges.

“Financing Options for Small Businesses” discusses how and where to get financing for prospective and existing businesses and explores special opportunities for veterans, including the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Patriot Express loan program.

Two sessions are designed especially for veterans who are already small business owners. “Marketing with Social Media” examines ways to connect with customers online using tools like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and more. “Procurement Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses” looks at how to tap into the billions of dollars going to veteran-owned businesses through contracts with federal, state and local government and large corporations.

ASBTDC’s Herb Lawrence, Robert Bahn and Rudy Ortiz will rotate as instructors, and ASBTDC webmaster Timothy Lee will provide technical support. All four are military veterans as well as seasoned small business trainers and consultants.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer