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Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development
Center
2010 State Summary
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
• ASBTDC began in 1979• Statewide network of 7
university-based offices• Services to new and existing
businesses• National network of more
than 1,000 SBDC offices• Nationally accredited by the
Association of Small Business Development Centers
Jason SessionsTriple J Flying Service
ASBTDC Statewide Network
ASBTDC Statewide Network
UAF ASBTDC
ATU ASBTDC
HSU ASBTDC
ASU ASBTDC
UAM ASBTDC
SAU ASBTDC
UALR ASBTDC – Lead Center
Office Location
ASBTDC ServicesServices:• Consulting• Training• Market Research and GIS• Technology and InnovationBusinesses Served:• Established Businesses• New Businesses• Business Purchases• Innovation-Based BusinessesAnn Martin
Ann’s Trendy Kidz
Economic ImpactASBTDC clients in the last five years . . .• Created 5,564 new jobs• Retained 3,465 existing jobs• Increased sales more than $521 M• Generated tax revenues
– $27.2 million in state tax revenues– $16.1 million in federal tax revenues
• Obtained more than $246 million in financing Based on results of annual economic impact studies of ASBTDC clients conducted by Dr. James Chrisman, Mississippi State University from 2006 – 2010.
Kenneth RobinsonBalboa Marina
Consulting ServicesServices Provided:• Operating Challenges• Business and
Financial Plans• Financing Requests• Marketing Strategies
(coordinating online and offline efforts)
• ProfitCents™ and Fintel Analysis
Jana BrandtEden Spa & Boutique
Consulting – 2010 State Summary1,290 Consulting Cases
by business type
Retail Trade 19% Accommodation & Food Services 11%
Construction 10% Professional, Scientific & Technical Assistance 10%
Other Services 8% Health Care & Social Assistance 8%
Manufacturing 5% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 5%
Administrative and Support 5% Wholesale 4%
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing 3% Information 3%
Agriculture 3% Transportation & Warehousing 2%
Finance & Insurance 2% Education Services 2%
Consulting – 2010 State Summary$32,998,750 Total Capital
by business type
Manufacturing $6,436,197 Retail Trade $4,084,069Construction $3,937,318 Health Care & Social Assistance $3,883,855Accommodation & Food Services $3,270,667 Agriculture $2,719,307Professional, Scientific & Technical Services $2,053,917 Other Services $1,922,490Arts, Entertainment & Recreation $1,130,000 Administration & Support $988,530Wholesale Trade $729,500 Transportation & Warehousing $698,500Real Estate, Rental & Leasing $624,400 Information $288,500Public Administration $149,500 Finance & Insurance $50,000Education Services $32,000
• Loans (123) $ 27,748,384
• Owner Injection $4,193,103
• Other Capital $1,057,263
Training• Live Classes
• Taught by business professionals and ASBTDC staff
• Online Training• 20 classes focusing on Money,
Marketing, and Management• 350 tools and resources
2010 Training Summary2010 State Summary• 468 Seminars• 4,268 Attendees• 63 Volunteer Speakers• 136 Sponsors & Partners• $41,138 of “In-Kind”
Contributions2010 Southwest Arkansas Rural Business Development Conference:
Sharpening Your Competitive EdgeNashville, AR
Sample Seminar Topics• 5 Small Business Strategies
for Social Media• Inbox Impact• Understanding Financial
Statements and Credit Reports
• Search Engine Optimization• Cutting Edge Marketing for
Small Business• Facebook: Profiles, Pages
& Privacy• QuickBooksTM
Paul Bax of Bax & Associates facilitates a QuickBooks™ Forum at UALR.
Market Research• Industry profiles• Demographic reports for
trade areas• Market potential reports for
local markets• Industry benchmark data• Custom GIS maps
– Define customer base– Consumer buying behavior and
lifestyles– Conduct market penetration analysis– Create models to forecast potential
sales at new store locations– Perform drive-time analysis
Alison Miller and PartnersAll Aboard Pediatric Therapy
Market Research Tools
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• First Research Reports• infoUSA• Dun & Bradstreet• Literature Searches
• Datamonitor SWOT and Profile
• BizMiner• RMA Online• Market Research
Academic
Search Engine Optimization• Consulting Assistance
– Analysis Tools– Detailed Reports– Keyword Search Analysis– Google AdWords
• Training– eCommerce– Web Page Design– Web Optimization
Josh HinesExtreme Image Fitness
Social Media Marketing
• Consulting– One-on-one Assistance
• Training– Social Media Marketing for
Small Businesses– Facebook, Twitter, YouTube– Google Tools
• Target Market Research
Antonio ZamoraTarasco’s
ASBTDC Web Site2010 Visitor Information• Visitors: 1,056,714• Page Views:
3,286,564• Most Popular
Downloads– Sample Business Plan:
50,915– New Business Guide:
8,832– Spanish New Venture
Guide: 4,233
Veterans Grant Project• Created
ArkansasVeteran.com• Participation in National
Guard reintegration briefings
• Showcased by SBA nationally as a model program
• Expecting 3rd round of funding in 2011
ENews – Biz BytesBiz Bytes• Tips on marketing,
financing, and business management
• Training announcements• Regulatory agency news
and updates
Join our E-Mail List at: http://asbtdc.org
ENews – Tech TrackTech Track• SBIR/STTR grant
solicitation information and deadlines
• Educational training announcements
• Information for Arkansas’ growing high-tech firms
Join our E-Mail List at: http://asbtdc.org
Innovation-Based Business Assistance
• SBIR/STTR Assistance & Education
• SBIR/STTR Mentoring Program• R&D Partners and Resources• New Product Development
& Commercialization• Alternative Capital Sources• Market Research• Business Plan Reviews• Patents in Commerce™
Advanced Invention to Venture (AI2V) participants work on an in-class exercise
Specialty Training
Programs• SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal
Writing Workshop• SBIR/STTR Phase II Proposal
Writing Workshop• FastTrac® TechVenture™• Advanced Invention to Venture
(AI2V)• Supercoach® Entrepreneurial
Training PreviewSharon Ballard, instructor for Advanced Invention to Venture,
listens and takes notes as a participant gives an elevator pitch.
Southern Arkansas UniversityArkansas Small Business and
Technology Development Center 100 E University AveMagnolia, AR 71753
(870) 235-5033asbtdc.ualr.edu