by - March 23, 2009 12:00 am
JJ?s in Rogers Livens up Lunch (Food Review)
We finally found where they moved the party ? it’s at JJ’s in Rogers.
Tag: Guest Commentary
by - March 23, 2009 12:00 am
An Expert Opines on Expert Opinions (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)
I am beginning to doubt what the term “expert” really means.
by - March 23, 2009 12:00 am
Ice Box Pie Warms Reputation (Corner Office by Jeffrey Wood)
At the heart of the city synonymous with global big box retailing, Main Street is beating Wall Street’s britches off.
by - March 23, 2009 12:00 am
Easing Cuba Embargo Could Benefit Arkansas (Editorial)
President Barack Obama appears ready to take on an issue avoided by presidents for nearly 50 years: Cuba and the United States’ hard-line policies toward it.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
Cash on the Sidelines While Investors Wait for Recovery (Commentary by James Bell)
Following the turmoil in financial markets around the world, the level of cash being held by investors has risen to record levels. In fact, by some estimates the total value of money market funds held now exceeds the value of equity mutual funds.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
K.I.S.S. (& H.)
We disagreed with Bill Halter on the advisability of creating a lottery in Arkansas that gives government a vested interest in promoting long-odds gambling, even for such a laudable goal as college scholarships. But now that the people have ruled, we find
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
Good to Great to Bust? There’s No Magic Formula for Success (Commentary by Jeff Hankins)
Even “Good to Great” companies can stumble or find themselves at the mercy of bigger economic issues.
by - March 9, 2009 12:00 am
A Mother?s Advice Needed in D.C. (Commentary by Andrew Jensen)
If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
What’s Your 2009 Marketing Plan? (Commentary)
Why sticking to your guns with an intelligent marketing plan can increase your company?s market share, even in a down economy.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Legislative Wasteland (Editorial)
The recent kerfuffle over a resolution congratulating Barack Obama on his election as president was another of those ridiculous distractions that are entirely too common at the Arkansas General Assembly.
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
How to Work with Your Bank in a Down Economy (Guest Commentary)
Finding effective funding sources can be difficult for businesses, especially during a slow economy such as this. Whether a company is expanding or simply needs additional cash, there are some fundamental principles that should be considered as you work w
by - February 23, 2009 12:00 am
Unconventional Wisdom Proved Tops in ’08 Ideas (Commentary)
I am going to share with you my list of the top three creative, inspiring and successful actions and ideas from client organizations and executives with which I worked in 2008.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Wall Street Execs Fit Prodigal Parable (Commentary by Gwen Moritz)
The parable of the Prodigal Son is recast, with Wall Street executives and Congress in the pivotal roles.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Cost of Stimulus Guarantees Little (Editorial)
With the recession showing no signs of a quick turnaround, we think Arkansas and the nation need some kind of stimulus effort.
by - February 9, 2009 12:00 am
Lessons From the Ice Storm: Teamwork and Compassion (Human Factor by Seth Mohorn)
Whether in business or in the community, when people come together for the common good, great things are sure to follow.
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Borrowing Trillions More Offers No Guarantees for Recovery (Commentary by Andrew Jensen)
President Obama would surely hear the howls of his allies on the left who trust the power of government over power of the people, but I suspect a safe prediction for the market reaction would be quite different than what we saw on Inauguration Day.
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Learning to Effectively Manage Stress Can Take Many Forms (Guest Commentary by Seth Mohorn)
No matter what your role is ? whether executive or hourly, service or sales ? we all have one thing in common: the ability to control our own attitude.
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Spendthrifts and Gluttony Needed to Revise Economy (Commentary by Jeff Collins)
Our hopes for 2009 seem to reside with the collective emotional well-being of soccer moms and Joe Six-packs. It could reasonably be asked if tax cuts and cheap money will turn the trick.
by - January 26, 2009 12:00 am
Of Lucky Strikes and Lotteries (Commentary by Jeff Wood)
A gluttonous quartet of habits – smoking, drinking, eating and gambling – are the triggers behind several early bills proposed this state legislative session in Little Rock. The bills either make it easier, or more expensive, to enjoy all of the above.
by - January 12, 2009 12:00 am
What Leaders Need to Know for 2009
While beginning New Year’s resolutions during this recession, business executives need to be particularly resolute.