Author: Talk Business & Politics

State Licensing Board Sees Increase in Charges

Number of commercial contractors registered with state saw increase in 2007

Hamburger Helper Uses Its Noodle to Reduce Box

More than 6,300 Wal-Mart vendors have entered packaging information into scorecard.

UA Omits Key E-mail When Answering FOI Request

An e-mail omitted from previous ROI request relating to the University of Arkansas’ interest in, and plans to finance, purchasing Fayetteville High School, finally surfaces.

Precept Legal Proceedings

Precept Builders piles more legal suits on Bellafont, Barber.

Hoffbrau Steakhouse Sues Renaissance Over Slow Business

Hoffbrau Steakhouse files a lawsuit claiming that Renaissance Construction caused a downturn in business.

Plaza Changes Hands

Grubb & Ellis take over management, leasing for Bentonville Plaza

Wal-Mart Tops the of Biggest Deals of 2007

Wal-Mart occupies the top positions in our annual Biggest Deals list.

PEGs Tap Industry-specific Experience for Greater Return (Bottom Line)

Profit enhancement groups can pool the experience of several business owners for the benefit of them all. Management Growth Institute Inc., of Rochester N.Y., has organized PEGs since 1976.

Carnegie Class Creates Return on Investment (Jeffrey Wood Commentary)

The truth is sales is less an art of persuading as it is an art of providing. Today companies and markets demand targeted solutions aimed at their evolving needs, not at simply filling another sales rep’s quota.

The Rise of the ?R’ Word (Editorial)

It seems that, almost overnight, recession has become a major topic of conversation everywhere. Many think the country already is in a recession.

?Escos’ Guarantee Their Customers Energy Savings

Energy service companies identify and evaluate energy-saving measures for various organizations, from cities and schools to corporations, and back up the recommendations with guaranteed results.

Customer Service Key to Sales

Selling can be tough during an economic downturn, but several area sales people said sticking to the basics of good customer service and fundamental sales principles is the best course.

Supplier Scorecard Next Step in Sustainable Trend

Wal-Mart’s packaging scorecard takes effect on Feb. 1 and the retailers 60,000 suppliers will be able to see where they stack up.

Four Partners Purchase Dale Carnegie Franchise Units

Four partners purchased the Dale Carnegie Training franchise from Jerry Wilson & Associates of Little Rock on Jan. 3.

Successful Selling Starts with Selecting Appropriate Attire

Selecting the proper outfit for each client, meeting and occasion is a tricky yet all-too-important task that professionals in the sales industry must learn to master if they want to make it to the top.

Homework Key to Navigating Past Gatekeepers, Voicemail

Prospectors need to do their homework before hitting the phones if they want to get past the gatekeepers.

AYC Owner Focuses Passion on Health, Instruction (First Person)

Arkansas Yoga Center’s Andrea Fournet provides a community environment for yoga practitioners.

Lou Lou’s Serves Succulent Sea Fare (Business Lunch)

The front door of Lou Lou’s Fish Shack is more like a portal to the left coast and a different way of life. The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere that takes you to the sunny beaches and good times of the southern California coast.

Do You Have What it Takes To be a Respected Leader? (The Human Factor)

Leaders are not only respected for their obvious accomplishments, but also for their integrity, strong families, engagement with their churches and involvement in their communities.

Self-Checkouts Migrating to Returns, Deli Counter (Touch Points)

Big retailers are increasing the use of self-checkout kiosks. Americans are far ahead of their European counterparts when it comes to embracing self-checkouts.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson