In August, ASBTDC will provide free consultations

Jonesboro, Arkansas – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will provide four chances in August to assist aspiring business owners in realizing their aspirations.

ASBTDC offers private, one-on-one advice to entrepreneurs and company owners. Business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, development and expansion, marketing, and profitability are the main areas of support.

Business owners can meet with an ASBTDC business consultant during consulting sessions. Consultation spaces are limited. The following events will take place:

• Tuesday, Aug. 6 – Laura Miller, ASBTDC director, will lead consulting sessions from 10 a.m. until noon at M.B. Ainley Community Center in Corning, located at 538 East Elm Street.

• Wednesday, Aug. 7 – An online session “20 Ways to Market Your Small Business,” will be held from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. featuring Melissa Forziat, a professional marketing speaker.

• Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Miller will lead consulting sessions from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Paragould at the Generating Innovative Network, which is located at 200-212 North Pruett Street.

• Tuesday, Aug. 27 – An online coffee chat will be led from 9 until 10:30 a.m. by Robert Bahn, ASBTDC business consultant, and Clint Vogus, instructor of management and author of “The Right Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success.”

The events are free, but registration is necessary. Call 870-972-3517 or visit their website to register.

First Community Bank, FNBC Bank, Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, First Security Bank, and Simmons Bank are the mission co-sponsors that enable these activities at no cost.