SAU Small Business and Technology Development Center

SAU Small Business and Technology Development Center At the SAU Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), we help small businesses and startups across Southwest Arkansas succeed.

Helping Southwest Arkansas entrepreneurs launch, grow, and innovate with expert guidance, financial planning, market insights, and flexible, real-world learning. Located on the Southern Arkansas University campus, we offer free, one-on-one consulting to guide new and existing businesses. Here’s how we can support you:

- Business Plans and Projections: We work with you to develop a solid business

plan and create financial projections, like cash flow, income statements, and break-even analysis, so you’re set up for success.
- Market Research: Gain key insights into your market and customers to make smart, informed business decisions.
- Financial Planning: From managing cash flow to planning how to use funds, we’ll help you navigate your finances with confidence.
- Next-Level Learning: Dive into flexible, hands-on workshops and virtual sessions that fit your schedule and focus on real-world skills you can put to use right away. Connect with other entrepreneurs, build your expertise, and level up your business game—on your terms. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SAU’s Rankin College of Business, we’re part of a state-wide program to help entrepreneurs across the eleven counties of Southwest Arkansas. Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding your current business, the SAU ASBTDC is here to help you reach your goals. Serving Calhoun, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier and Union counties.

📊 Last week, Scott Loftin, Director, and Business Consultant Ben King attended the ASBTDC Statewide Staff Meeting and Mi...
04/28/2026

📊 Last week, Scott Loftin, Director, and Business Consultant Ben King attended the ASBTDC Statewide Staff Meeting and Mini-Professional Development Conference held April 21-23 at UA Little Rock.

The conference provided valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and professional development with colleagues from across the state. 🤝

Sessions covered key topics including strategic planning, AI integration, small business lending pathways, an effective client communication-equipping consultants with tools and insights to better serve Arkansas entrepreneurs.

We are proud to be part of a statewide network dedicated to supporting small business growth and look forward to applying what we learned to better serve our clients.

04/01/2026

Do you need funding to start or grow your business?

SBA offers more than just one type of loan!

✅ 7(a) loans: Working capital up to $5M.
✅ 504 loans: Fixed-rate financing for real estate and equipment.
✅ Microloans: Smaller boosts up to $50k for startups.

Learn how to apply: https://www.sba.gov/loans

Address

100 East University, Blanchard Hall Ste. 111
Magnolia, AR
71754

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18702355033

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