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Únete a nuestro taller psicoeducativo con Andrea Chávez, psicóloga y empresaria mexicana, egresada de la Facultad de Psicología de la UNAM. Psicóloga del área de neurociencias, con rama en psicofisiología, Andrea se enfoca en la detección, control y regulación del estrés. Con experiencia en laboratorios de trastornos del dormir y psicofisiología aplicada, ayuda a emprendedores en la gestión preventiva de la salud, estrés y regulación emocional.

Andrea combina su formación académica con su experiencia empresarial. Durante sus estudios, gestionó un negocio de alimentos veganos y luego abrió el exitoso restaurante Vegandru en la Ciudad de México. Este equilibrio la llevó a desarrollar herramientas psicológicas prácticas para la gestión del estrés.

En este taller, aprenderás a identificar y gestionar el estrés que surge en el proceso de emprendimiento, técnicas de comunicación y resolución de problemas con trabajadores y clientes, y cómo generar espacios saludables para ti y tus colaboradores. También aprenderás técnicas de respiración para controlar el estrés y cómo establecer límites de forma respetuosa.

No te pierdas esta oportunidad de mejorar tu salud mental y la de tu equipo, y de llevar tu negocio al éxito de manera saludable.

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Master Stress and Lead Your Business to Success: Healthy Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Join our workshop with Andrea Chávez, a Mexican psychologist and entrepreneur who graduated from the Faculty of Psychology at UNAM. Neuroscience psychologist, specializing in psychophysiology, Andrea focuses on the detection, control, and regulation of stress. With experience in sleep disorders laboratories and applied psychophysiology, she assists entrepreneurs in the preventive management of health, stress, and emotional regulation.

 Andrea combines her academic training with her business experience. During her studies, she managed a vegan food business and later opened the successful Vegandru restaurant in Mexico City. This balance led her to develop practical psychological tools for stress management.

In this workshop, you will learn to identify and manage the stress that arises in the entrepreneurship process, communication techniques, and problem-solving with workers and customers, and how to create healthy spaces for you and your collaborators. You will also learn breathing techniques to control stress and how to set boundaries respectfully.

Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your mental health and that of your team, and to lead your business to success in a healthy way.

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. Join us for a virtual Meet the Lenders panel discussion that will include Q&A. You will get the opportunity to ask questions directly to our group of panelists as they explain the ins and outs of business financing.

Panelists:

• David Marks – Arvest Bank
• Jarrod Norwood – Regions Bank
• Latanyua Robinson – FORGE Fund
• Randy Williamson – Arkansas Federal Credit Union

Moderator: Nick Stevens, ASBTDC Education and Event Specialist

Prepare for tax season with the Getting Tax Ready webinar for small businesses! 

Our speaker, senior tax specialist Reba Shipley, helps taxpayers resolve their tax liabilities with the IRS and/or state taxing authorities. She is a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers and sees clients at M&S Financial LLC.

If you are a small business owner and are needing clarity on taxes, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

This event is available at no cost thanks to mission co-sponsors First Community Bank, FNBC Bank, Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, First Security Bank, and Simmons Bank.

This virtual summit will bring together top exporters, global trade leaders, and trade assistance providers from across several states. This is a premier regional event for companies focused on advancing trade and driving business growth, hosted by the University of Missouri International Trade Center, along with partners from across the region, including ASBTDC.

Schedule: 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Agenda highlights:

• Keynote address, “Future Trends in Global E-Commerce” by Josh Halpern
• “Ask the Experts” exporter panel
• Considerations for building your cross-border e-commerce sales
• Leveraging AI to enhance global business operations or market knowledge
• Outstanding exporter recognition

ASBTDC clients qualify for the partner rate of $75. Use the code “PARTNER2024” when you register.

Thinking of starting a daycare, pre-school, or other child care business? In this webinar, we’ll cover the different types of child care facilities and how to set up your business the right way.

Join us to learn about business planning, funding considerations, and the child care licensing requirements you’ll need to navigate.

Presenters:

• Heather Robinette, Entrepreneurial Services Manager, ASBTDC
• Mary Oliver, Program Manager, Office of Early Childhood, Arkansas Department of Education

Grab a coffee or tea and stop in for our virtual coffee chat! Business consultant Robert Bahn and Clint Vogus, instructor of management and author of The Right Recipe for Entrepreneurial Success, will be available to answer questions for entrepreneurs.

Hop on the chat if you have any ASBTDC, startup, marketing, finance, or business-related questions!

This event is available at no cost thanks to our mission co-sponsors FNBC Bank, First Community Bank, Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority, East Arkansas Planning & Development District, First Security Bank, and Simmons Bank.

When you and your team are working hard to run your business, keeping up with your marketing can be tough. In this webinar, 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
• Why good branding and market research are game changers

 Presenter: Nick Stevens, ASBTDC