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Do you have a Facebook or Instagram page for your business but aren’t sure how best to use it? Then join us for a hands-on workshop to learn ways to use Facebook and Instagram to grow your business. 

We’ll work together in class to apply what you learn, and you’ll leave with a strategy and action plan to keep the momentum going.

• Get tips on how to optimize your Facebook and Instagram business profiles
• Discover best practices for creating and scheduling content
• Explore Meta Business Suite tools for managing comments and messages
• Find out how to use analytics to measure your social media performance and make data-driven decisions

No prior experience necessary! This session is designed for beginners and intermediate users.

What to bring:

• Your laptop or tablet (no devices provided)
• Your Facebook and/or Instagram login information

Space is limited, so register today!

When you and your team are working hard to run your business, keeping up with your marketing can be tough. In this virtual session, you’ll learn to optimize your digital marketing strategy to fit your business goals, time, and budget.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a plan to maximize the value of free tools, like your Google listing and social media channels, and to confidently invest your limited marketing dollars in paid strategies that work.

This session will cover:

• How to take control of your FREE Google listing to help customers find you
• How to use your social channels to keep customers engaged
• How to optimize your website to generate sales
• How SEO works and why blogs might give you an extra boost
• When to pay (or not) for digital ads on Google, Facebook, and Instagram

Speaker: Nick Stevens, ASBTDC

Offered in cooperation with CALS Rock It! Lab

If you are considering getting a loan to start, expand, or better manage your business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

With so many types of financing available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. ASBTDC Business Consultant Wendy Orvis will facilitate this discussion panel that includes Q&A. You will get the chance to ask questions directly to our group of panelists as they explain the ins and outs of business financing.

Panelists:

• Candence Brooks, Communities Unlimited
• Cassandra Kidd, US Bank
• Charity Hallman, Hope Credit Union
• Itzel Sims, First Security Bank

Use of Central Arkansas Library System meeting facilities does not constitute endorsement of the beliefs, viewpoints, policies or affiliations of the user by the library board or staff.

Sign up for a crash course on how to start a business!

Launch your business with confidence by attending this all-inclusive seminar that merges the essential components of our “Starting a Business in Arkansas” and “Building Your Business Plan” seminars.

You’ll learn about the startup process, support available to entrepreneurs in the state, and how to construct a well-organized and captivating business plan that’ll serve as a guide throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

Let our Startup Specialist prepare you for a successful start!

Speaker: Ashley Murguia, ASBTDC Startup Specialist

Iniciar un negocio es un viaje, así que déjanos mostrarte el camino hacia tu objetivo y cómo evitar tropiezos comunes. Esta sesión altamente práctica y rica en recursos te guiará a través de cada paso del proceso de inicio, desde la idea hasta la apertura.

Te proporcionaremos herramientas y conocimientos esenciales para lanzar y gestionar tu negocio, además de responder a tus preguntas sobre la marcha. Obtén nuestra lista de verificación para iniciar un negocio, además de consejos para la planificación empresarial, la creación de marca, la obtención de fondos y más. ¡Es imprescindible para los propietarios de negocios por primera vez!

Orador: Ashley Murguia, Especialista en puesta en marcha de negocios de ASBTDC

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(English Translation)

Starting a business is a journey, so let us show you the path to your goal and how to avoid common pitfalls. This highly practical, resource-rich session will guide you through each step of the startup process, from idea to opening.

We’ll supply you with essential tools and knowledge to launch and run your business while also answering your questions along the way. Get our startup checklist, plus tips for business planning, branding, funding, and more. A must for first-time business owners!

Speaker: Ashley Murguia, ASBTDC Startup Specialist

Sign up for a crash course on how to start a business!

Launch your business with confidence by attending this all-inclusive seminar that merges the essential components of our “Starting a Business in Arkansas” and “Building Your Business Plan” seminars.

You’ll learn about the startup process, support available to entrepreneurs in the state, and how to construct a well-organized and captivating business plan that’ll serve as a guide throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

Let our Startup Specialist prepare you for a successful start!

Speaker: Ashley Murguia, ASBTDC Startup Specialist