Tag: Business Services

New Event Center Opens in Fort Smith

Event organizers in the Fort Smith area have a new option for their trade shows, class reunions and other get-togethers.

Accounting Firm to Relocate

Moore Stephens Frost will lease 9,100 SF on the third floor of the Lindsey & Associates building on Joyce Avenue in Fayetteville.

Dymark Supply Nears Small Business Milestone

Dymark Supply, owned by Rick and Cynthia Ward, will pass the $1 million revenue milestone this year.

Increasing Audit Fees Moving Companies to Regional Firms

More customers are moving from large accounting firms to smaller firms for their auditing needs.

Firms Seeking Master?s Degree Job Candidates

When considering new hires, many accounting firms seek candidates that have advanced degrees and are close to CPA certification.

Increase Your Marketing Budget in Recession (Martin Thoma Commentary)

History shows that a recession is not a storm from which to hide but a crucible in which to grab market share and position for a much more profitable future.

Hello, HP (Editorial)

If Arkansas doesn’t provide economic incentives, other states will, and it may be time to reconsider Amendment 82’s $500 million qualifying limit.

Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’

Successful Leadership Found In Three Pertinent Priorities (Human Factor by Ron Maines)

Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.

Small Business Owners Squeeze in Time for Vacation

Forty-one percent of small business owners will not be among those fighting the vacation crowds, according to a recent survey conducted by American Express.

Red Ball Productions Plies Convention Services Expertise

Red Ball Productions of Springdale is well situated to serve the exhibition, display and convention setup needs of many companies and convention promoters in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

Vendor Community Gives Back Via Nonprofit Support

The vendor community in Northwest Arkansas helps boosts giving to nonprofits.

Rapid Prototypes Fills Vital Niche

Rapid Prototypes of Bentonville builds working concepts for in-store displays so vendors can pitch their products more effectively.

Skill Diversification Boosts Job Security

As if Americans haven’t already been rattled by rising food and fuel prices, escalating inflation and declining home values, an increase in unemployment has begun to displace many and stress others.

Diversification Generates New Revenue Source

Employees aren’t the only ones who can profit from diversifying their talents; business owners can use the concept of diversification to add new means of income.

‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)

Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.

Fed Inflation Numbers Out of Sync with Reality (Market Forecast by Kerry Watkins-Bradley)

The government keeps telling us inflation as measured by the consumer price index has averaged about 3.5 percent over the past four quarters.

Layoffs Cut Costs But Yield Turmoil

Several Northwest Arkansas employment experts say layoffs are a quick way to cut-back on expenses but often cause turmoil in the workplace.

When Facing a Crisis, Make it Your Best Ally (Commentary by John Newman)

Top-notch CEOs of healthy companies don’t wait for bankruptcy to come knocking at their door. With outward calm, they respond to minor downturns as if they were crises.

UA Researchers Find SOX Impact for CFOs

UA researchers’ findings on SOX impact for CFOs published in the Journal of Accounting.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up