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A business podcast designed to keep you informed and entertained about resources from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Arkansas Business Navigator, and other opportunities available to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, or reimagine their business. Co-hosts Brandon L. Mathews and Kam Gomez will breakdown everything happening in 15 minutes or less with two episodes a month, so you don't have to! That's less time reading emails. You're welcome. The Arkansas Business Navigator is a program of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center hosted by UA Little Rock and is funded in part through a grant from the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
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This interview is a bonus episode of the Arkansas Business Navigator podcast featuring Eric Howerton, co-founder of Whyte Spider and Head of Walmart Innovations at Flywheel. This video podcast is a candid conversation about entrepreneurs' emotional wellbeing and emotional intelligence (EQ), and the challenges they face starting and running a business. 
Today's episode is the last one for the Arkansas Business Navigator podcast. Co-hosts, Kamelle Gomez and Brandon L. Mathews linked up to record this episode to share some of the statewide program outcomes, a new funding opportunity that is available for small business owners and entrepreneurs that have been involved with the program anytime during the last we months, and an upcoming day-long workshop on hiring your first employee. This marks our 22 episode on the pod, and we are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to support Arkansans through this project.***SHOW NOTES***Arkansas Business Navigator Resource PageOn Ramp Funding ApplicationNov 7 HR Event with Glenda Caton Registration (Register by Nov 3 to guarantee lunch. This is a hybrid event.)
Today’s episode features an update from the SBA Office of Advocacy regarding U.S. Department of Labor proposed changes for salaried workers; a review of national disaster resources from SBA; and a round up events were hosting at University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,  which includes a save the date for a big workshop opportunity about Human Resources, but we’ll get to that later. Let’s dive in. *** SHOW NOTES***U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed Rule Change SBA Disaster Preparedness Checklists and ResourcesEventsOctober 2 - Digital Marketing Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and Zoom)October 23 - Digital Marketing Workshop, Hybrid (in-person and Zoom)November 7 - Save the Date, HR Workshop with Caton Consulting, LLC, Little Rock, AR
Today’s episode covers some changes that happened this month to the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs and what that means for you. We finally have a date and specific details for the inaugural Arkansas Latino Business Awards. Spoiler Alert, I hear your favorite Latino Food Truck is supposed to get an award... We also have a number of events to cover happening around the state, so stay tuned.  *** SHOW NOTES*** Biden-Harris Administration Launches Small Business Loan Program Improvements to Expand Access to Capital Arkansas Latino Business Awards Events August 29 – AR Biz Assist – Pine Bluff September 14 – AR Biz Assist – Harrison September 18 - How to Use Your 401(k) or IRA to Start or Buy a Business Additional Links    ABN UADA Website    Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast     ABN State Website    Small Business Administration    Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center     
In today's episode, we will be discussing the essential steps involved in starting a business successfully. If you're considering embarking on this exciting journey, listen closely as we outline a clear path to your business launch. Then we'll get into events around the state.*** SHOW NOTES***SBA Business Guide Business New Daily EventsAugust 14 - Strategies for Food Service Startups August 17- AR Biz Assist - Bentonville August 22 - Small Business Podcast Fundamentals TBD - Beyond the Idea: Start Ups and their Stories Additional LinksABN UADA Website Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast ABN State Website Small Business Administration  Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center  
Today’s episode features a special conversation with Trish Villines of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, and she and I discuss a new resource they developed called Small Business Breaks. We’ll talk about what these are, how to access them, and some of the topics they feature. After that, we’ll take a quick look at a new entrepreneurship training course designed for military spouses and how you can tap into that resource. And finally, we we’ll wrap up with workshops offered through the ABN program.  *** SHOW NOTES***Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Small Business Breaks Video SeriesArkansas State Chamber of CommerceArkansas Economic Developers and Chamber ExecutivesEVENTSAugust TBD - Small Business Podcast FundamentalsAugust 8 - Food Service Start Up, Part 1August 11 - Food Service Start Up, Part 2Additional Links    ABN UADA Website    Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast     ABN State Website    Small Business Administration    Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center    
In Today’s episode, Brandon L. Mathews explores the details of a new law that will change disaster declarations for rural businesses, ASBTDC and ABN are hosting the inaugural Arkansas Latino Business Awards on July 10 in Little Rock, and the ABN Human Resource Guide is available!  *** SHOW NOTES***  SBA Implements Law Enhancing Ability to Declare Disasters and Deliver Support to Rural Communities Arkansas Latino Business Awards Arkansas Business Navigator Human Resource Guide  Events Getting Started With Podcasting – July 20 | Virtual Additional Links    ABN UADA Webste   Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast    ABN State Website   Small Business Administration   Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center   
Marketing Hacks, Q&A

Marketing Hacks, Q&A

2023-06-0510:22

Kamelle hosts today's episode covering easy social media marketing efforts for your small business, events going on around the State, and feature some Q&A about small business marketing. ***SHOW NOTES***Essential digital strategies training https://uada.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=767f88dc-d9c5-4385-9d4f-af0e0154fd86  Events https://asbtdc.org/asbtdc-events/ QA segment https://learn.sba.gov/learning-center-market ABN UADA Page – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn Podcast – https://uaex.uada.edu/abnpodcast ABN State Website – https://arbusinessnavigator.com SBA Website – https://sba.gov ASBTDC website – https://asbtdc.org 
In today’s episode, Brandon L. Mathews gives an update on Tornado Disaster Relief efforts; discuss SBA rule changes to address persistent capital access gaps among key demographics; and the new hire at the Arkansas District Office! ***SHOW NOTES***SBA Business Recovery CentersUADA Tornado Relief Resource PageSBA Rule Changes for Loan ProgramsEventsMay 8 - Essential Digital Strategies for Small Businesses Online. Online only Contact Person, Kamelle Gomez. kgomez@uada.edu or 501-671-2158May 23 - Start Small. Think Big: Capital. In-person only. Contact Person, Kamelle Gomez. kgomez@uada.edu or 501-671-2158May 24 - Women Empowering Women - Starting and Growing Your Business. In-person only. Contact Person, Adriana Fuentes. alfuentes@ualr.edu or 501-804-6232
Today's episode is in response to the storms and tornado recovery resources for the impacted communities across Arkansas that affected central Arkansas March 31, 2023. You can see a full list of these resources on our UA System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas Business Navigator page. Resource and notifications are also available in Spanish.***SHOW NOTES***Primary Topics FEMA Arkansas Disaster page UADA Disaster Resources Page ASBTDC Disaster Resources Page  ABEL   APEX Intake Form  Events Food and Beverage Series Where to Find Candidates & Other Hiring StrategiesABN UADA Page – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn Podcast – https://uaex.uada.edu/abnpodcast ABN State Website – https://arbusinessnavigator.com SBA Website – https://sba.gov ASBTDC website – https://asbtdc.org 
In this episode, Kam talks about the five professionals that business people should know and have symbiotic relationships with. He details the benefit and types of services you should be looking for. Additionally, suggesting shopping methods and things you should intrinsically consider during the shopping process.  *** SHOW NOTES ***EventsSmall Business Interest Meeting Monroe and Surrounding Counties - 03/14 Elevate Your Business on Arkansas.com - 03/21 ABN UADA Page – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn Podcast – https://uaex.uada.edu/abnpodcast ABN State Website – https://arbusinessnavigator.com SBA Website – https://sba.gov ASBTDC website – https://asbtdc.org 
Today's episode is all about business plans. Brandon discusses the purpose of a business plan, why you need one, and how to write one. We also cover some free resources and materials to help you get on the right track.*** SHOW NOTES*** Business Plan ResourcesASBTDC “To the Point” Business Plan Events 3.14.23 Small Business Interest Meeting – Monroe and Surround Counties 3.21.23 Navigating and Learning to Use Arkansas.com  Arkansas Business Navigator Spokes Arkansas Human Development CorporationArkansas State Chamber of Commerce  Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab)  East Arkansas Enterprise Community  Phoenix Youth & Family Services   Additional Links ABN UADA Webste  Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast  ABN State Website  Small Business Administration  Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center   
Today we're going to discuss the Employee Retention Tax Credit and answer some FAQs regarding this program and talk about how you can access it when you file this year. Additionally, we're going to highlight some events that are happening around our state.***SHOW NOTES***Main Topic Links IRS Employee Retention Credit  Events Essential Strategies for Small business 2023 East Arkansas Small Business Development Conference Arkansas Business Navigator Spokes Arkansas Human Development Corporation  Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce  Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab)   East Arkansas Enterprise Community  Phoenix Youth & Family Services  Additional Links ABN UADA Webste Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast  ABN State Website Small Business Administration Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 
Today’s show features Brandon L. Mathews speaking with Doug Cortes. Doug, Director of the Business Innovations Legal Clinic for the University of Arkansas at Little Bowen Law School. With nearly 20 years of practice as an attorney, he’s worked in legal aid with Center for Arkansas Legal Services and has experience with business bankruptcy. Doug also has worked IT network administration and is a military veteran. He’s also started a couple businesses himself, so he knows what it is like to be an entrepreneur. Doug is an incredibly knowledgeable individual whose breadth and depth of experience provides immense value to his work at the clinic, and at the core of all that is a sincere desire to help people. Doug shared what resources clinic offers entrepreneurs, and some of the pitfalls startups and small business owners early on.***SHOW NOTES***EventsShould I Start a Business in 2023? Building a Marketing Plan for an Existing BusinessUA Little Rock Bowen Law SchoolBusiness Innovations Legal ClinicArkansas Grown and Arkansas MadeArkansas Grown Conference and ExpoArkansas Business Navigator Spokes Arkansas Human Development Corporation  Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce  Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab)   East Arkansas Enterprise Community  Phoenix Youth & Family Services  Additional Links ABN UADA Webste Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast  ABN State Website Small Business Administration Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 
Welcome to 2023 as we kickoff a new season talking about the tools that will help you complete some of your entrepreneurial New Year resolutions and business goals. Our primary focus will be free self-guided education platforms that you have access to through the SBA and resource partner organizations. On top of that, we are going to cover events happening around the spokes this month and answer a question or two about the navigator program.***Show Notes***Online Learning Platforms SBA Learning Center Ascent Events Are you Credit Worthy?  Small Business interest meeting Monroe and surrounding counties  Arkansas Business Navigator Spokes Arkansas Human Development Corporation  Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce  Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab)   East Arkansas Enterprise Community  Phoenix Youth & Family Services  Additional Links ABN UADA Webste Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast  ABN State Website Small Business Administration Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 
Today’s episode is going to review a recent SBA article discussing some of the top business trends to look for in 2023 that YOU need to be aware of; some positive changes happening to the SBA Disaster Assistance Loans (spoiler, it’s about interest rates); and segments from a conversation I had with Arkansas Procurement and Technical Assistance Center Director, Melanie Berman. This also marks our last episode of 2022.*** SHOW NOTES ***    SBA’s 2023 Business Trends SBA to Offer Disaster Loans with No Interest and No Payments for First Year  Arkansas Procurement and Technical Assistance Center  Phone: 501.671.2390 Email: PTAC@uada.edu Arkansas Business Navigator Spokes  Arkansas Human Development Corporation Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce:  Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab) East Arkansas Enterprise Community Phoenix Youth & Family Services Events Arkansas Business Navigator Event Page Access to Capital: Mammoth Spring Build an e-Commerce Website with Weebly Are you Credity Worthy?   Small Business Administration and Arkansas Business Navigator Resources  UADA ABN Website   ABN Podcast ABN Website SBA Website ASBTDC Website  
In the spirit of the holidays, this week's episode is about grants available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arkansas.SHOW NOTESABN Grant Guide WomensNet IFundwomen National Association for the Self-Employed Warrior Rising Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ABN EventsSCORE.org Live WebinarsAre you Credit Worthy?Arkansas Business Navigator SpokesArkansas Human Development Corporation: https://arhdc.org/Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce: https://arkansasstatechamber.com/Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab): https://cals.org/rock-it-labEast Arkansas Enterprise Community: https://facebook.com/East-Arkansas-Enterprise-Community-104790888560528Phoenix Youth & Family Services: https://phoenixyouth.com/Small Business Administration and Arkansas Business Navigator ResourcesUADA ABN Website – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn ABN Podcast – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn-podcast ABN Website – https://arbusinessnavigator.com SBA Website – https://sba.gov ASBTDC Website – https://asbtdc.org 
On this episode, Brandon L. Mathews discusseses three of the SBA’s most common loan products, requirements, and how to access them. A new Veteran Owned Small Business Certification is emerging and replacing the old program through the VA's Center for Verification and Evaluation. Bad Credit? Check out our upcoming event on how to fix it!*** SHOW NOTES ***  SBA Loan Products7(a) Loans504 LoansMicroloansSBA Lender Match ToolVeteran Owned Small Business ResourcesVeteran Small Business Certification ProgramCenter for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Transfer: FAQArkansas Business Navigator Spokes Arkansas Human Development CorporationArkansas State Chamber of Commerce:Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab)East Arkansas Enterprise CommunityPhoenix Youth & Family ServicesEvents"Are you Credit Worthy?”January 19th, 2023Contact Angela Gardner, 501-804-6759Small Business Administration and Arkansas Business Navigator Resources UADA ABN Website ABN PodcastABN WebsiteSBA WebsiteASBTDC Website 
On this episode, Kam breaks down SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan features particularly why it’s so great. He tells you about events that are happening in the coming weeks within the navigator program. Kam also, let’s you know where the spokes are located, best points of contact, and what territories the hub and each spoke serves. Economic Injury Disaster Loanhttps://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/economic-injury-disaster-loanshttps://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ EventsNovember 3rdGot Social?November 7thAccess Capital for Your Business: Mountain ViewNovember 8thAR Biz Assist - ClarksvilleRSVP by contacting Trish Villines at tvillines@arkansasstatechamber.com or 501-804-7409Access Capital for Your Business: Calico RockArkansas Business Navigator SpokesArkansas Human Development Corporation: https://arhdc.org/Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce: https://arkansasstatechamber.com/Central Arkansas Library System (Rock It! Lab): https://cals.org/rock-it-labEast Arkansas Enterprise Community: https://facebook.com/East-Arkansas-Enterprise-Community-104790888560528Phoenix Youth & Family Services: https://phoenixyouth.com/Small Business Administration and Arkansas Business Navigator ResourcesUADA ABN Website – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn ABN Podcast – https://uaex.uada.edu/abn-podcast ABN Website – https://arbusinessnavigator.com SBA Website – https://sba.gov ASBTDC Website – https://asbtdc.org     
Today's episode features a special focus on small business owners and how developing digital skills can be a game changer for their success. Whether you're a small business owner or just curious about boosting your digital know how stick around because we have some valuable insights for you. *** SHOW NOTES***SBA Learning Center Ascent Google applied skills LinkedIn Learning MailerLite Mailchimp Events
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