University of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

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It’s back! The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator is open and accepting applications. Apply by March 11 to be part of this highly rated virtual program that helps you turn your idea into a reality in just 90 days, and puts $5K in funding in your pocket. All you need to apply is an idea and willingness to learn. This is the Onramp to Entrepreneurship™ you’ve been waiting for! Dedicated spots for NWA residents. Learn more here: bit.ly/spring25-apply

Feeling overwhelmed by an “always on” marketing strategy? We understand and we're here to help! Get insights to help you prioritize your marketing efforts for your unique business in our free, upcoming webinar "Building and Managing a Content Marketing Strategy" https://lnkd.in/gxuPKsQt We’ll discuss: • What content marketing really means • How to identify the best channels for your target audience • Tips for prioritizing channels and opportunities for automation • How to set clear expectations for channel performance and measure impact • And more! Presenter: Rachel Majors, U of A ASBTDC digital marketing consultant

Join ASBTDC and Melissa Forziat to learn five marketing rules you can use in business to put yourself in a position of power on January 29th at 12 pm. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/gsnfaBfB Marketing is all about sharing your message, and understanding the psychology of how you present the message is critical to making the impact you want. This online presentation shows you how to set yourself up for success in business using five techniques that show your strength, help you adapt to different personality types in the sales process, and put you in the driver’s seat.

Join us next Wednesday, October 30th at 11 am to learn the importance of Google Business profiles for your small business, how to conduct keyword research with free tools, and our top tips for optimizing your profile to effectively capture "near me" searches. https://lnkd.in/gsyHKWw5

Join us next Wednesday, October 30th, from 1 pm-3 pm for a free webinar "Starting a Business in Arkansas " co-sponsored by Bank of America. https://lnkd.in/gpzTN279 This online seminar presents essential startup steps, legal business structures, regulations and licensing, small business lending, key issues that affect your business success, and common pitfalls facing entrepreneurs.  A must for first-time small business owners! Presenters:  Mary Beth Brooks – Director, ASBTDC UA Lori Lieblong – Business Consultant, ASBTDC UA Cole Henderson – Attorney, Wright Lindsey Jennings Meagan Locke – Loan Officer, Bank of America Robyn Staggs – Senior Relationship Manager, Bank of America

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th at 11 am for a free webinar: "Building and Managing a Content Marketing Strategy" https://lnkd.in/gTbwGkb7 Feeling the overwhelm of an “always on” marketing strategy? We understand that and want to give you the insight to help prioritize your marketing efforts for your unique business. In this course, we’ll discuss: • What content marketing really means • How to identify the best channels for your target audience • Tips for prioritizing channels and opportunities for automation • Setting clear expectations for channel performance and measuring impact • And more! Presented by ASBTDC digital marketing consultant, Rachel Majors.

Year in and year out, the University of Arkansas contributes to the expansion of opportunity and prosperity across the state. University of Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is proud to contribute to the impact by helping entrepreneurs start and grow businesses in Northwest Arkansas! #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #opportunity

Congratulations to ASBTDC, UA director Mary Beth Brooks on this award, presented at the America's SBDC national convention this week in Atlanta!

This was a great opportunity to serve a hardworking skilled client ready to meet to the needs of Northwest Arkansas.