To register, please call 870-630-2005 or 870-816-1120
Highlights: First Step™ FastTrac® is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs start, manage, and grow a successful small business. FastTrac® uses your business concept as a case study – giving you an opportunity to evaluate and perfect your idea in a safe and supportive environment. By the time you finish the program, you’ll know whether your idea is “feasible” and if starting or growing your small business is the right decision for you before you spend too much time or money.
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: East Arkansas Community College – Resource Learning Center, Room B129 – Forrest City
Cost: $30 by August 31st, $40 thereafter
| Dates |
Topics |
| Thursday, September 6, 2007 |
Orientation |
| Monday, September 13, 2007 |
Industry Analysis |
| Thursday, September 20, 2007 |
Marketing Analysis |
| Monday, September 27, 2007 |
Marketing |
| Thursday, October 4, 2007 |
Pricing |
| Monday, October 11, 2007 |
Financials 1 |
| Thursday, October 18, 2007 |
Financials 2 |
| Monday, October 25, 2007 |
Cash Flow |
| Thursday, November 1, 2007 |
Legal Issues |
| Thursday, November 8, 2007 |
Financing |
| Monday, November 15, 2007 |
Graduation |
- Child Care Licensing Requirements Workshop
Highlights: In this 2-hour workshop, DHHS’ Licensing Specialists talk about the requirements that must be met in order for individuals to obtain a license to operate a child care business.
Dates: July - December TBA (Wednesdays)
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Location: St. Francis County DHHS, Hwy. 70, Forrest City
Cost: Free with a light lunch served
- Financing Your Small Business
Highlights: These series of workshops will help with understanding the basics of operating a computer, using the internet, how to work with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Date: Tuedsday, August 21, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: East Arkansas Enterprise Community, 1000 Airport Road, Forrest City
Cost: Free with a light dinner served
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