Small Business Center plans startup events at Tech Park
The Little Rock Technology Park will host three free upcoming events for prospective entrepreneurs.
The center, based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is excited about partnering with the to offer events downtown, said State Director Laura Fine.
鈥淭hese seminars will address key issues for startup entrepreneurs,鈥� Fine said. 鈥淭he Tech Park is a great place for those planning entrepreneurial ventures to gather and learn.鈥�
The first of the seminars is 鈥淐reating a Lean Canvas鈥� on March 14.聽Lean Canvas is a tool to help prospective and new entrepreneurs define, structure and develop their technology, service or business idea. The session will guide participants through completing each section of the canvas.
On March 28, 鈥淟et鈥檚 Make It Legal鈥� will help participants choose the best legal structure for their ventures. Students from the Business Innovations Center at the William H. Bowen School of Law will lead the workshop, which will also include an overview of how the 2017 tax changes will affect small businesses.
鈥淏usiness Finance Options鈥� on April 11 is for anyone who needs funding to start a business or expand an existing one. Learn about the business financing process and different sources of capital, including Small Business Administration-backed loans, traditional bank loans, microloans and alternative funding sources.
Each session is from 1-3 p.m. at the Tech Park, at 417 Main St. Pre-registration is requested. Register or call the center at (501) 683-7700.
The Tech Park is a joint venture of the , the and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center assists entrepreneurs at every stage of business development and growth. Core services include no-cost consulting and market research. Learn more at .
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with SBA through a partnership with the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock College of Business and other institutions of higher education. All programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Pamela Reed at (501) 683-7700.
