Small Business Training

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center provides quality training programs for entrepreneurs interested in starting and growing a small business. We are always striving to meet the needs of our clients by offering affordable, high quality seminars at convenient times and locations, as well as flexible online training programs.

Topics range from introductory programs for those in the planning stages to specialized training topics for the growing business of an advanced business owner. Our training seminars focus on providing current, practical information on a wide variety of business owners’ interests. SBTDC staff and professionals from the business community teach basic business skills as well as provide training on more advanced topics.

Some topics we offer are:

• Starting A Business In Arkansas
• Business Plans
• Cash Flow Management
• Marketing
• Market Research
• Growing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
• Human Resource Management
• Financing
• Web Site Design
• Computer Applications such as QuickBooks software

Online Training

ASBTDC is now offering 20 core business basic classes encompassing over 3,500 animated slides and 350 tools and resources to teach entrepreneurs the 3Ms: Money, Marketing, and Management.  You can complete selected courses from home or work with attending weekly classes to save time and at your own convenience.  An individual class costs only $30.  Visit the SmallBizU online at www.asbtdc.ualr.edu/smallbizu- link to learn more and register for classes.

Statewide Training: visit the lead center website for the statewide training schedule. 

Registration and Fees
Seminar fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Make checks payable to HSU SBTDC and mail to HSU Box 7624, Arkadelphia, AR  71999-0001 or deliver to Suite 140 in Mooney Hall. Credit card (Visa/MasterCard) payments will be accepted by phone, fax, or in person only. Payment at the door is accepted but payment in advance is needed to guarantee a seat.

Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the seminar. If the SBTDC cancels a seminar, all fees will be refunded. Substitutes are welcomed.

Inclement Weather
Seminars will not be held if the Henderson State University is closed due to inclement weather. Check your local television or radio stations for school closings.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone requesting accommodations due to a disability should contact the HSU Small Business Development Center at 870-230-5004. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Request for interpreters should be made at least two weeks prior to the event to ensure interpreters are still available. Registration fees must be paid before requesting accommodations.

Discount Policy

ASBTDC Staff

ASBDC staff may attend any ASBDC training event at no charge unless the ASBDC is cosponsoring the event with another group in which that group will be retaining all fees and responsible for all costs of the event.

HSU Staff

Any HSU faculty, staff and student can attend any HSU SBTDC training program free of charge, provided space is available. It is important for small business to have the first shot at attendance at any of our training programs; thus, HSU participants will be taken via waiting list and will be informed one day prior to the program of their acceptance into the training program without a fee.
Any HSU faculty or staff member can pay the normal fee for a training program and guarantee a spot in that training program.

Student Workers

Any student who works for the HSU SBTDC via Graduate Assistantship, Independent Study, or Work-Study can attend any HSU SBTDC training program free of charge. Only one discount can be applied to seminars. In fact, we encourage them to do so to provide professional development for our student employees.

The Center Director or Training Coordinator must approve any and all other discounted or free seminar training fees.