To register, please contact Angela at 870.535.6233 ext. 13 or toll-free 888.323.6233
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: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 West 29th Ave
Cost: $50 by deadline- August 31, $60 after deadline - $25 IDA Participants
| Dates |
Topics |
| Thursday, September 6, 2007 |
Orientation |
| Monday, September 10, 2007 |
Industry Analysis |
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 |
Marketing Analysis |
| Monday, September 17, 2007 |
Marketing |
| Thursday, September 20, 2007 |
Pricing |
| Monday, September 24, 2007 |
Financials 1 |
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
Financials 2 |
| Monday, October 1, 2007 |
Cash Flow |
| Thursday, October 4, 2007 |
Legal Issues |
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 |
Financing |
| Monday, October 15, 2007 |
Graduation |
- CHILD CARE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WORKSHOPS
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 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, & Nov. 15, 2007
(Thursdays)
Times: 10:00a to 12:00p
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th Ave., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free with a light lunch served.
- HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS
Highlights: This workshop is designed to help participants understand how you can supplement and possibly replace your income from your job by starting a business. Participants will learn what it takes to setup a business. Knowing the key elements is rather important when starting your own business. Participants will also learn the step-by-step process of writing a business plan to manage a successful small business.
Dates: July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, & Dec. 14, 2007
(Fridays)
Times: 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Location: UAPB Business Support Incubator, 615 S. Main, Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT
Highlights: This workshop will help you understand the importance of getting and maintaining good credit. You’ll learn how to read your credit report, dispute errors, and steps to prevent identify theft.
Dates/Time:
- Thursday, September 13, 2007 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
- Thursday, November 29, 2007 (10:00am - 12:00pm)
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
- BUDGETING & MONEY MANAGEMENT
Highlights: In this workshop you’ll learn how to draft and use a personal budget.
Dates/Time:
- Tuesday, August 7, 2007 (10:00am – 11:30am)
- Thursday, October 25, 2007 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
Highlights: This workshop is design to assist entrepreneurs in preparing for tax year ending 12/31/07. Small independently-owned businesses including those that are home-based, beauticians, barbers, child care, lawn care, trucking, construction and janitorial businesses.
Dates/Time:
- Tuesday, July 10, 2007 (11:00am – 1:00pm)
- Thursday, December 6, 2007 (11:00am – 1:00pm)
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th Ave.
Cost: Free
- HOW TO START A LAWN CARE BUSINESS
Highlights: Summer is here and you can make extra or full-time income operating your own lawn care business. You will learn the basics to succeed in the lawn care business. You will also learn ways to finance the business.
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
- HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS
Highlights: This workshop offers tips and ideas on how to market your business to increase customer flow. A free marketing toolkit will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00pm
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
- DEVELOPING & ENFORCING CHILD CARE POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Highlights: This workshop is designed to inform child care providers of the policies and procedures that should be practiced during daily operations of the child care business. Participants will learn important information that should be included in the employee and parent handbooks. Owners and prospective owners of Registered Home, Licensed Home and Child Care Centers are encouraged to attend. The workshop is open to the public, men and women. Lunch will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00pm
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
Highlights: This workshop will focus on issues like improving self-esteem, building self-confidence and dressing professionally so that one can accomplish their full potential. This workshop is open to the public, men and women.
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2007
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
- HOW TO OBTAIN A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN
Highlights: This workshop is designed to help people understand how Individual Development Accounts and Small Business Loans can help you access capital to start or grow your small business. IDA enrollment packages and loan applications will be available.
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Southern Good Faith Fund, 2304 W. 29th St., Pine Bluff
Cost: Free
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