Tag: Guest Commentary

New hope against patent trolls (Opinion)

On Dec. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed an obscure matter of patent law that could have significant ramifications to every business defending against patent infringement.

Obamacare in crosshairs (OPINION)

President-elect Donald Trump has implied he might aim to modify the existing healthcare law over repeal, but as the civics lesson of 2016 has taught us, rhetoric and policy are not necessarily one in the same.

Can you brand sand? (Opinion)

Commodities are often manufacturing or industrial components, indistinguishable other than by price.

Intellectual property issues emerging in estate planning (OPINION)

With the Frank Broyles publicity rights law enacted, its important for your estate planner to be in discussion with your intellectual property lawyer.

E-commerce in Arkansas (OPINION)

The fate of Arkansas economy is tied to the success or failure of two major retailers, and outside e-commerce disruption is one of its biggest threats.

Serious comedy is not an oxymoron (OPINION)

Improvisation should be taught in every business school in the country.

How to unlock hidden profitability (OPINION)

Your employees, customers and vendors can provide a fresh set of eyes to unveil profits you might be walking past every day.

Planning for long-term care is crucial for retirement (OPINION)

Individuals who live past age 65 have a 70% chance of eventually needing long-term care, but less than one-third over 50 have addressed the issue, government data show.

A game-changer (OPINION)

The executive director of the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace says the Small Business Health Options Program help employers provide accessible health coverage to its employees.

Putting core values to work is important to your business (OPINION)

The more you discipline yourself to apply core values, the more your team will follow, and the more champion-like results you will experience.

Great companies do great things, with an eye on the future (OPINION)

Businesses look to dispel the notion that a college education is the only post-high school option.

The power of reframing (OPINION)

The inability to move forward to get unstuck is usually tied to how we see the problem.

A new journey (EDITORS NOTE)

Things dont always go according to plan, and sometimes the universe has different ideas.

Entrepreneurs need a certain mindset to build wealth (OPINION)

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

Theres no too late in planning for retirement (OPINION)

The best way to ensure a stable retirement is to supplement your Social Security by saving part of your earnings throughout your working career.

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.

Your Money Belongs Here (EDITORS NOTE)

Study shows two Northwest Arkansas counties lead the state in income investment.

Spoiler Alert: Were Not Going Anywhere (EDITOR’S NOTE)

Natural State Media has purchased the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, but we are still in print and based out of Springdale.

What CEOs Dont Know Can Truly Hurt Them (OPINION)

CEOs who focus on building good strategic management systems, complete with their accountabilities, are far more likely to have extraordinary success than those who dont.

Are You Ready to Uberize? (OPINION)

Companies like Airbnb and Uber became valuable startups and have advanced entire industries by utilizing the platform business model to match up consumers and producers.

Justin Etter to become CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp.

Gov. Sanders signs PBM prompt pay bill; other PBM bill soon before committee

Variety of Northwest Arkansas startup programs underway, taking applications

UA alumni give $250,000 to ‘Opportunity’ scholarship campaign