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?Spend Mentality? Vexes Wealth Managers

Young professionals? propensity to spend and lack of interest in saving for the future have many investors looking for ways to get those under 40 on the savings bandwagon.

Web Stores Require Niche Products, Healthy Budget

Many would-be entrepreneurs see the idea of a Web store as an inexpensive alternative to bricks and mortar. And this is true, to an extent.

It is Up to You to Step up to the Challenge (Commentary)

Surfing You-Tube for office funnies, chatting up colleagues in the hall or piddling with low-priority projects are ways to spend the business day. Rolling up your sleeves and tackling initiatives that bring real value to your company and customers are inv

Brokered Deposits Skew Market Data

New and new-to-the market banks are stunting the deposit growth of the larger, more established banks in Northwest Arkansas.

Sam’s Club Pops Cork on Liquor Competition

The new Sam’s Club liquor store in Fayetteville represents a challenge to retailers in the $50 million Washington County market.

End of an Era? (Editorial)

An article in The Wall Street Journal in October reminds us that nothing remains the same forever.

e-Preneur Flexes Niche-savvy Muscles (First Person)

I started my business in 2002 with less than $50 in my pocket. Last year our revenue was $2.4 million.

Embrace Successful, Meaningful Meetings (Human Factor)

If you must endure meetings, make them productive.

Liar Loans Faulted For Subprime Mess (Market Forecast)

You want to buy a house. You have no job, not enough income to buy the house you want, own a business or for some other reason do not want to disclose your financial information to your friendly mortgage broker. Welcome to the Liar Loan.

Lofts at Underwood Elevated by $7.4M Building Permit (Real Deals)

On Oct. 15 Crossland Construction bought a $7.24 million building permit for the construction of The Lofts at Underwood Plaza in Fayetteville.

Wal-Mart Not Taking Sides in DVD Battle (Touch Points)

Retail observers monitoring the ongoing high-definition DVD format battle between Toshiba-backed HD-DVD and Sony?s Blu-Ray are still waiting on Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to take a side.

Live Music in Van Buren

Willin-N-Able Acoustic Duo perfoming this Friday, November 2nd, 6:30ish. Sisters Gourmet Bistro 719 Main Street Van Buren, AR Everything from Jimmy Rogers to Jimmy Hendrix-with a few originals to lighten…

Eureka Springs Christmas Parade

A breathtaking lighted display of floats, walkers and bands that dances through downtown Eureka Springs. Fun for the whole family. Free. 6 p.m. Downtown Parade route travels from post office…

Carols by Candlelights

Experience the "wonder and mystery" of the Christmas season with the Fort Smith Chorale as they usher in the holiday season through wondrous music. Hear favorites like "The First Noel,"…

Computer Class

Are you in the market for a new computer? Come learn what you need to know to make an informed choice of your next computer and accessories. Pre-registration required. Free….

Season’s Greetings Concert and Campus Lighting

Christmas comes to the campus and features the sounds of Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Chorale, Women's Chorus and the Jazz Catz (vocal jazz group), as well as faculty from the…

Deck the Library

Calling all community elves! Library staff is decorating and they need some help. Hot cocoa and cookies. All ages welcome. All Day. Alma Public Library 624 Fayetteville Ave. Alma, AR (479)…

Christmas on the Square

Shops offer food (lots of it), prizes and Square Bucks, which spend like money in participating businesses. Don't miss it–even SANTA there. Noon-5 p.m. Berryville Square Downtown Berryville, AR 1-866-947-4387 www.eurekasprings.org/events/detail.asp?id=1220

Karaoke Contest for Teenagers

Contestants must be under 18. $3 entry fee with proceeds returned to winners. Free admission and no cover charge. 4 p.m. Midland Bandstand On Hwy. 45 (seven miles south of…

Mercy Fitness Roadrunners Turkey Run

The turkeys won't be the only ones running around on Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds from this fun-run benefit Community Clearinghouse's backpack program. An out-and-back course for the 5K and a loop…