How To Create Better Brands & Products

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is a higher-education-based economic development program that assists new and seasoned entrepreneurs, helping with every aspect of business creation, management, and operation. Unique among Arkansas's economic development organizations, ASBTDC serves businesses from any county in Arkansas, in any industry sector, and at any stage of business development.

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The SBA's mission is "to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by enabling the establishment and viability of small businesses and by assisting in the economic recovery of communities after disasters." The agency's activities have been summarized as the "3 Cs" of capital, contracts, and counseling.

Through a statewide network of partners and targeted tax incentive programs, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission is committed to empowering start-ups and visionaries with open collaboration, unparalleled resources, beneficial policies, and a willingness to get things done. Dedicated support can be found for all entrepreneurs, with dedicated resources for women-owned, minority, and veteran-owned business entities to assist with loans, education, and networking.

SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business. Partnering with companies one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics. SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.