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CALS Can Help Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
We’re continuing to assist you in starting or growing your own business. There are programs across all library branches to teach skills needed to start and run a business and to showcase your product or service in today’s digital market. There’s also the Williams Library Business and Technology Center, a studio full of resources and equipment for entrepreneurs to use for free. Find out more at cals.org.
June 8 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Social Media Marketing Strategies
This event has been POSTPONED due to area flooding. A new date and time are to be determined. Please contact Milam Library at 501-889-2554 for updated information.
Nicholas Mayerhoeffer, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Consultant and Marketing Specialist will cover social media marketing campaign basic, including the 10-4-1 rule, content types, campaign cadence and voice. To RSVP you may call Milam Library at 501-889-2554 or email denise@cals.org.
June 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Starting a Business in Arkansas
Get the ins and outs of starting a business here in Arkansas! Presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center.
Call 663-5457 or stop by branch to register.
June 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Mastering Mailchimp
Learn how to use Mailchimp to send email updates about your business, organization, or event. Manage contacts, send emails, and evaluate your marketing.
June 24-28 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Web Development Mini-Camp
Ever wanted to learn what's under the hood of a modern website–or build one yourself? You can do both, in the Web Development Mini-Camp.
July 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Library Resources for Entrepreneurs
Learn about free resources CALS offers to improve your business, including tools to help with marketing, convenient ways to pick up new skills, and more.
July 13 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Create Your Website with WordPress (Saturday Seminar)
Create and manage a website using WordPress.com and the WordPress content management system. This three-part course is being offered as a one-day seminar.
July 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
How To Write A Business Plan
Pamela Reed, Program Specialist, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will teach how to draft a business plan that defines your business concept, evaluates your competition, determine risks, and estimates cost for potential lenders and investors.
August 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Up to Speed on QuickBooks
Get up and running with QuickBooks, the popular bookkeeping software used by entrepreneurs and serious number-crunchers everywhere.
August 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Library Resources for Entrepreneurs
Learn about free resources CALS offers to improve your business, including tools to help with marketing, convenient ways to pick up new skills, and more.
August 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Promote Your Thing: Canva.com
Learn to use Canva.com–a free, easy-to-use, web-based graphic design tool–to create great promotional materials for a variety of situations.
August 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Rev Your Small Business with SEO
SEO–search engine optimization–is a key part of helping your business's website stand out in an online world. This class will help you get started.
