by - May 6, 2018 6:22 pm
There was no Internet. The Berlin Wall stood. Saddam Hussein was an ally. Walmart was not yet a global retailer and there were no supercenters. American manufacturing dominated the world….
by - May 6, 2018 4:29 pm
Self-employment is the dream for many Americans. It offers independence and allows one to determine his or her own success. In Arkansas, particularly in the transportation industry, we have a…
by - April 30, 2018 12:10 pm
A common dilemma for so many businesses is learning how to provide the best service and experience for their customers while staying ahead of — or adapting to — changes…
by - April 24, 2018 12:31 pm
“Brick and Mortar Banks Are Dead” was the headline of a Business Insider story in October 2011. Other sentiments abound on online financing sites, but in a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem…
by - April 22, 2018 4:36 pm
Overheard recently in the Craighead County office of the DF&A — or what most of us would call the state revenue office: Clerk: “Ma’am, are you registered to vote?” Customer…
by - April 22, 2018 4:29 pm
I saw a good friend over Easter, and he mentioned a recent accident that taught him an important lesson. He had stepped on a tenpenny nail that went deep in…
by - April 19, 2018 11:50 am
After almost 20 years in intellectual property law, I’ve worked in and for everything from startups to conglomerates. All companies face the same pressures to stand out and create something…
by - April 18, 2018 1:07 pm
On March 20, the Arkansas Legislative Tax Reform and Relief Task Force released 43 sales tax exemptions chosen for additional study. The exemptions on the list are being examined to…
by - April 17, 2018 11:33 am
On April 4th, Talk Business & Politics and KATV gave voters their first opportunity to assess the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District….
by - April 16, 2018 12:07 pm
Seven months after Southwestern Electric Power Company announced the Wind Catcher Energy Connection project, a couple of unknown groups have popped up to oppose lower electric rates and more renewable…
by - April 14, 2018 10:26 am
Golden Living has placed on the market its 318.000-square-foot Class A office building in Fort Smith. Would be an economic blow to Fort Smith and the state if the jobs…
by - April 11, 2018 1:03 pm
U.S. agricultural trade is being threatened by a storm of policy challenges and political rhetoric. As the political discussions continue, it’s important to not lose sight of the basic economic principles…
by - April 9, 2018 8:19 pm
Twenty years ago, some expressed surprise when a route along Crowley’s Ridge in Eastern Arkansas was designated as the state’s first National Scenic Byway through the U.S. Department of Transportation….
by - April 8, 2018 5:43 pm
During the 2017 legislative session, Arkansas enacted two new acts concerning public and private places and concealed handguns. While the act concerning concealed handguns on college campuses received much attention,…
by - April 1, 2018 8:29 pm
Much paperwork has been involved in this ongoing Charlie Foxtrot to implement medical marijuana use in Arkansas. Unfortunately, none of the paper is of the rolling variety. Not sure if…
by - March 28, 2018 12:16 pm
We recently learned some important lessons about the dangers inherent to losing control of your customer data, either through hacking, internal theft, or from poorly designed controls governing what your…
by - March 25, 2018 3:57 pm
This year was the first year the share of female legislators nationwide reached 25%. There are now 1,866 women serving in legislatures nationwide, 18 of them serve in the Arkansas…
by - March 20, 2018 11:36 am
Most successful businesses have policies in place to address potential inclement weather. A business may encourage telecommuting in the event of a winter storm, or it might conduct emergency drills…
by - March 19, 2018 6:10 pm
With the Trump administration’s rollback of federal regulations proceeding at a steady pace, and with new federal tax policy firmly established, and with the next federal Farm Bill promised by…
by - March 12, 2018 8:34 pm
Encouraging more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education is great, but should it result in less education in communication skills? The best engineer in the world is no good…
