Tag: Business Services

Improving economies buoy consumer confidence through most of 2016

Lower employment, job gains and positive growth among most of Arkansas metro areas this year has pushed consumer confidence to its highest level in two years, according to the recent Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

C-Suite 2016

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal has selected 10 area executives for its second-annual C-Suite Awards.

Advisers relying on new talent, technology in a growing field

Registered investment advisers have experienced steady growth in over the past three years as a nationwide brokerage firm has been encouraging the younger generation to join the field.

WealthPath sees potential in collective investment funds

The move is tapping into a national trend, analysts say.

Low unemployment rate hindering NWA growth

A 2.8 percent unemployment rate is problematic when the regional healthcare sector alone is slated to add 1,500 new jobs in two years.

And now for something completely different

Innovation can be present in every part of a companys work.

Entrepreneurs need a certain mindset to build wealth (OPINION)

It requires having an end game and sticking with the long-term plan.

New code of conduct putting investors first

The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard released the new code Sept. 19.

Leadership coach opens janitorial service company

Longtime banker and business consultant Scott McClymonds has opened an Office Pride franchise operation in Northwest Arkansas.

OmniiX exec forms new Amazon consulting company

Retail consultant Jennifer Ruscin is joining with Fayetteville entrepreneur Brad Harvey on the venture.

Too Late For Walmart, John James Says

Serial entrepreneur was a keynote speaker Wednesday at the CPG Innovators Conference in Bentonville.

Tax Experts Share Their Best Tips for Startup Success

One takeaway: Cash flow is king.

Tax Law Changes Stymied by November Election

Rogers attorney Cal Rose says the election season has made for a volatile and uncertain time in his industry.

Former Microsoft Exec to Headline NWA Tech Summit

The third-annual event is set for Oct. 7 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

Made By Few Conference to Inspire Makers of the Web

The annual conference will take place at multiple venues in downtown Bentonville and Springdale from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.

Why Sell a Perfectly Good Business? (OPINION)

After a decade in the mergers and acquisitions industry, Ive found that most perfectly good (i.e. successful and profitable) businesses sell for a variety of reasons, both business-related and personal.