Hiring and Keeping Good People

Hiring and Keeping Good People

    Each month our center hosts a special program known as the Small Business Forum where community business owners are invited to listen to and engage with a panel of local experts regarding a specific topic.  In April of 2021, we hosted the forum “Hiring...
5 Finance Topics Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

5 Finance Topics Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

I’m Scott Lacy, a small business owner and consultant for ASBTDC. My background is in corporate finance and small business ownership, so I’m able to help our clients with financial projections, cash flow management, and business budgeting in addition to general...
Red Barn Donuts

Red Barn Donuts

Alicia Wiginton purchased Red Barn Donuts in March of 2021, eager to serve the community and grow the business. Before taking on the previously owned donut business, Alicia sought help from Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of...
Creating Value through your Business Journey 

Creating Value through your Business Journey 

Our center hosts a special program called Small Business Forum, inviting community business owners to listen to and engage with a panel comprised of local experts regarding a specific topic.     In February of 2021, we hosted a forum about getting the word out...
The 5 Components of Small Business Social Media

The 5 Components of Small Business Social Media

Social Media. We all know that we need it to maintain and grow our businesses, but how can you find the time to effectively promote your business on social media while juggling all the other responsibilities that come with being a small business owner? You can’t just...
Web 101 – The Basics of Web Design

Web 101 – The Basics of Web Design

Having a well-designed website can elevate any business to the next level, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider: What platform should you use? What content should you put on your site? What about costs? Daunting as it may seem,...