Tag: Guest Commentary

Opinion: Restaurant Competition Fierce

Competition is high in the restaurant sector in Benton and Washington counties.

Stop Selling Stuff (Opinion)

Unfortunately, many executives and salespeople are in the habit of saying the wrong things – and thus they miss opportunities.

The Community of Banks (Opinion)

We worry that new banking legislation could hinder the profits of many community banks.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Sometimes asking the stupid questions is the best thing you can do

Letter to the Editor (Opinion)

Voting record reflects Lincoln’s liberal ways

Time to Ditch Hardware And Tap into the Clouds (Steve Hankins Commentary)

Steve Hankins contemplates the benefits of cloud computing over technology ownership.

Housing Market Struggles To Reach the True Bottom (Tom Reed Commentary)

Based upon information obtained through Zillow.com, a leading online real estate marketplace, the consensus average peak-to-trough nationally in home values will be approximately 26 percent to 28 percent.

An Exceptional Leader Needs Balance (Commentary)

Leadership that demonstrates a balance between achieving goals and valuing people. has never been more important. Even as we see glimpses of the economy turning around, we know there is a long way to go.

Lincoln is a Democrat? So what else you got? (Opinion)

Down Little Rock way on July 6, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell came to create a little buzz and raise cash for U.S. Rep. John Boozman, and in the process take a few pokes at U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln.

Software Fragmentation Detrimental to Business

Solid coaching, hard work often lead to keeping more accurate information

First Things First (Opinion)

For better or worse, the British public must understand that being critical of BP was inevitable

Who Owns Your Calendar? (Opinion)

Regaining control of our time is key if we are to master our work day

Impact of Depreciation as An Operating Expense (Guest Commentary)

Streetsmart Data Services looks at current issue with respect to net operating income statements for income-producing properties.

Software-as-a-Service Written in the Clouds (Steve Hankins Commentary)

Cloud-based and SaaS applications allow businesses to move capabilities forward with greater efficiency.

Straw Hats, or Horned Helmets?

Knowing when to be aggressive and when to pull back is as timeless of a question in business as it is in sports, relationships and many other facets of life.

Bill or Blanche? Cecile or Steve? You decide

Runoff elections may not seem exciting — but the people who vote this June 8 will heavily influence Arkansas’ future for years to come

New Commercial Projects Impacted By Slow Market (Commentary)

This article focuses on commercial construction activity in Benton and Washington counties.

Four Things Employees Need (Commentary)

Within the new paradigm, there are four non-negotiable human needs that the transformational leader recognizes must be satisfied if he and his people are to succeed.

Check Those Facts (Editorial)

Holding politicians accountable for their public statements seemed to go out of fashion for awhile in an era of scrupulously balanced “he-said, he-said” journalism.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville