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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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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.

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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…

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A Business

New to business ownership?

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Your Business

Ready to expand or solidify your business?

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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.

Secret Nook Coffee & Books
Brent and Tracy CryderSouthern Tail Brewing
Pea Ridge Urgent Care
Bliss Cupcakes Cafe
Wishfluence
Lexi Vaughn, owner and operator of Salon Lex, stands beside a barber chair in her salonSalon Lex
Isaac Traylor3-I Pressure Washing and Detail
Lil LionsLil Lions Daycare
The Croissanterie
Little T's mini golf courseLittle T’s Mini Golf & More
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ASBTDC Results

2024

3688


ARKANSANS SERVED

$59.6M


CAPITAL OBTAINED

6275


JOBS SUPPORTED

224


BUSINESSES STARTED

95%


CLIENT SATISFACTION

Client-reported data attributable to assistance received from the ASBTDC

News

  • With New Training Facility, Family Passes Along Love of Sports

    For Lacey and Damon Redman, opening an indoor/outdoor sports training facility wasn't just a business decision—it was the culmination of...

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  • Aerial Surveying Business Ready to Take Off

    The sky’s the limit for Chad Carpenter’s new aerial surveying company. Based in Cabot, the business can serve customers in...

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  • New Team Ready to Lend a Hand with Startup Process

    The ASBTDC Lead Center has assembled a team dedicated to ensuring startup entrepreneurs have the resources and expertise to launch...

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  • From Food Truck to Bistro: Path to Success Takes Perseverance

    Starting in her home kitchen and growing into a successful bistro, Melissa Shipp’s business journey exemplifies passion and perseverance. For...

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  • French Teacher Launches Language School Online with ASBTDC’s Help

    Parlez-vous Français? From the time she was little, Bethany Meadows of Fort Smith knew she wanted to be a teacher....

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  • Years of Effort Lead to Opening of Preschool

    Vanessa Billinger opened Growing Kindness Learning Center in her hometown of Viola in January 2024.  When she began working with...

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  • Working Moms Launch Unique Children’s Resale Store

    In October 2023, Candyce Gabucci and Sara Poole opened SophieMacs. Their store specializes in "pre-loved" children's clothing that makes style...

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  • Kicking It with Retro City Sneaker Boutique’s Lawrence Teasley

    When you walk in the doors of Retro City Sneaker Boutique, it is unlike anything else in the El Dorado...

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  • Crème Rises to the Top: Young Entrepreneur Creates Ice Cream Dream

    Nicholas Mendoza’s Crème Ice Cream Company features hand-crafted, high-quality small batch ice creams, ices, infused ice creams, and non-dairy 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.

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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