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Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

Here to help you start or grow a business in Arkansas

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You're The Boss

Ready, Start, Grow

Whether you are dreaming of entrepreneurship or already an owner, when you're ready, let's plan together for your next phase.

I'M READY!

What's Next

For Your Business?

What does the "new normal" look like for your business after COVID-19? ASBTDC is here to help.

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To The Right Place

We assist small businesses in any industry at any stage of development. Sign up for access to our business consulting services, events, and resources.

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Our Clients Outperform

Other Arkansas Businesses

Businesses assisted by ASBTDC create more jobs and increase sales more than the average business in the state.

See Our Results

What is the ASBTDC?

We are your go-to resource for help starting or growing a business in Arkansas.

Our centers assist all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech. Receive one-to-one confidential consulting and cutting-edge market research at no charge, or expand your expertise through our affordable educational events.

We Can Help You…

Start
A Business

New to business ownership?

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Grow
Your Business

Ready to expand or solidify your business?

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Develop a
Tech-Based Business

Have an idea or technology with commercial potential?

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Get one-to-one confidential guidance and market research specifically tailored to your venture. Check out how we can help your business today.

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Build your skills and knowledge. Take part in our live events or webinars to learn more about running and growing a business.

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Our Clients

Click on the photos to read their stories.

Isaac Traylor3-I Pressure Washing and Detail
Lil LionsLil Lions Daycare
The Croissanterie
Little T's mini golf courseLittle T’s Mini Golf & More
Big Cuppa
Red Barn Donuts exteriorRed Barn Donuts
Gina WiertelakThe Grumpy Rabbit
Hogg’s Meat Market
Vito and Vera
The Tea Crate
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ASBTDC Results

2022

3350


ARKANSANS SERVED

$102M


CAPITAL OBTAINED

8511


JOBS SUPPORTED

202


BUSINESSES STARTED

96%


CLIENT SATISFACTION

Client-reported data attributable to assistance received from the ASBTDC

News

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    Social media can be a learning curve for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In the business world, running social media...

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  • Know Your ‘Why’ Through Primary Research

    When starting a business, there are many things to work on. But the place to begin is market research. Every...

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  • Mother-Daughter Duo Dresses Up Downtown Rogers with Bridal and Formal Shop

    Grace Lorenzo’s Bridal and Formal Wear is a mother-and-daughter-run business in downtown Rogers. Offering formal wear for weddings, pageants, proms,...

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  • Delta-Style BBQ Lands in the Heart of Northwest Arkansas

    Growing up in Des Arc, Dana Neely developed her passion for barbecue by watching and helping her father smoke and...

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  • Spotlight on a Veteran-Owned Business: Top Sarge Entertainment

    Magnolia's Jody Mallory, a 20-year Army veteran who retired as a sergeant major, has a true servant’s heart when it...

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  • Lieblong Opens Doors for New Lock and Safe Business

    Mike Cambron of Fayetteville started out in law enforcement but soon decided that he could better serve the community as...

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  • Couple Picks Russellville for Their New Physical Therapy Clinic

    Laken Hoover dreamed of opening a physical therapy clinic with her husband, Wesley. When she contacted the Arkansas Tech University...

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  • Cool Beans Coffee Perks Up Rural Community

    When sisters-in-law Samantha Rowsey, Erin James, and Jessie Hoke opened Cool Beans Coffee, they were looking to start a business...

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  • 4 Big Questions to Answer If You Want to Turn Your Hobby into a Business

    You love your hobby, and you’re good at it. Family and friends tell you your stuff could sell easily, and...

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, Health, and Human Services and other institutions of higher education.

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, Health, and Human Services and other institutions of higher education.

All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All ASBTDC 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.

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