by December 21, 2008 8:10 pm
-Walk a careful line with lines of credit
A line of credit can be a simple way to help a business get through a slower economy. But use with caution.
by December 21, 2008 8:10 pm
-A line of credit can be a simple way to help a business get through a slower economy. But use with caution.
by December 21, 2008 7:56 pm
-There is clear agreement that the chamber hire a person who is responsible, aggressive and has a track record of business and development success. That would be a welcome change.
by December 18, 2008 12:49 pm
-And Mr. FancyPants University of Texas graduate refers to beer as an ‘ecru liquid.’ Well, La-Te-Da! Peter might be from Arkansas, but he was dang near ruined in Austin.
by December 16, 2008 9:28 pm
-Airborne shoes were not present at a farewell reception for Fort Smith City Director Rick Parrish. Must be a special honor for Presidents only.
by December 16, 2008 7:29 am
-In addition to establishing a legal structure based on protection the entrepreneur needs, businesses also need lawyers for a wide range of services.
by December 14, 2008 4:02 pm
-What’s it take to help expand an art center? Wine, food, fellowship, more wine and a big house in which to contain the wine, food and fellowship. We’ve got the pictures to prove it.
by December 13, 2008 1:01 pm
-Justin Townes Earle, son of popular musician Steve Earle, brings his love of country music, bluegrass and George Jones to downtown Fort Smith. We’re thinking at least one song will mention booze, women and hard luck.
by December 11, 2008 10:34 am
-The Friday Feast mixes Vietnamese beer with ribs and pizza and something called moonfrogs. We fear The City Wire has already lost control of Peter. (Don’t they have medicine for that?)
by December 10, 2008 2:17 pm
-Despite declines in net income and increases in bad loan provisions, area banks are healthy relative to their counterparts in other metro areas.
by December 9, 2008 3:42 pm
-Take time to think about hiring before a new employee is needed. Employee manuals, contracts and legal reviews can ensure a smoother hiring process.
by December 9, 2008 6:59 am
-A pre-symphony and holiday buffet hosted by Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Crawford and Sebastian Counties fueled the crowd before “A Keyboard Christmas” was performed by the Fort Smith Symphony.
by December 5, 2008 5:18 pm
-Highway experts say Fort Smith regional leaders must act aggressively and with innovative action on political and financing fronts if the important interstate project is to receive adequate funding.
by December 4, 2008 7:39 am
-Peter Lewis mixes Latin-American cuisine with glam rock and Velcro Pygmies. No, he’s not drunk or crazy, but he is a vegetable tosser, and he does have good options for your weekend plans.
by December 2, 2008 8:58 pm
-Business owners who stay in their industries long enough will see good and bad times with their business financial health. Those who respond quickly and wisely survive.
by November 30, 2008 5:30 pm
-The range of conflicting opinion on the Employee Free Choice Act is between Heaven and Hell, Apple and Microsoft and Toby Keith and the Dixie Chicks.
by November 24, 2008 9:19 pm
-Tax incentives for downtown developments, scholarships and medical concerns were part of the discussions. One legislator goes so far as to acknowledge the wisdom of Arkansas voters.
by November 24, 2008 1:29 pm
-While there are numerous steps to take to get your business started, understanding the requirements for your business whether in Arkansas or Oklahoma are critical to being allowed to operate your business
by November 23, 2008 7:25 pm
-The Fort Smith Department of Sanitation has found that the pressure of putrefaction is profitable; that the noxious and the nasty can be worth a nickel or two. Or millions.
by November 20, 2008 10:37 pm
-Eat, drink and shop for your Christmas stuff. Not only is it fun, but the proceeds go to charity. What more do you want?
by November 20, 2008 2:04 pm
-With our without a bailout of the big three U.S. automakers, potentially thousands of jobs in the Fort Smith region will feel the pressure of declining auto production. A word of warning: This story does not have a happy ending. Sorry. We tried to find the silver lining.