Tag: Guest Commentary

By Choice, Not Necessity (EDITORS NOTE)

The man who is guiding Regions Insurances employee benefits practice into a national brand does so from a Joyce Boulevard office building in Fayetteville.

A Regional Effort (EDITORS NOTE)

The level of interest in hosting an NCAA championship in Northwest Arkansas is still strong, and a group from our area traveled May 4 to the NCAA national office in Indianapolis to learn more about the site selection process.

The Work of Many is Raising Our Quality of Life (OPINION)

It has been inspiring to watch the collective work of residents, communities, companies and other organizations raise the quality of life in this region to an all-time high.

15 TEDTalks Worth Your Time (OPINION)

Thousands of 18-minute (or less) talks are archived and available for viewing on the ted.com website.

The Key Metric Too Many Businesses Are Ignoring (OPINION)

In a world of dizzying complexity and continuous distractions, the customer has, in many cases, taken a back seat in the boardroom.

Youve Got To Participate (OPINION)

Administrators at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport do an incredible job showing airlines theres great value in expanding in our region.

Little Reward in Little Rock (EDITORS NOTE)

Exiting Bentonville School District superintendent Michael Poore faces an uphill battle in his new role leading the Little Rock School District.

Cash Flow Lenders Still Hard To Find (OPINION)

Like all living things, businesses thrive in a healthy, supportive ecosystem, and cash flow lenders are a part of it.

The Danger Behind the Im On Cruise Control Attitude (OPINION)

As retirement nears, use your experience to grow, innovate and develop those around you, instead of looking ahead and putting your feet up.

Birds of a Feather (EDITORS NOTE)

Little Rock-based company drawn to the favorable environment for entrepreneurs and startups that is on the rise in downtown Fayetteville.

Standby Letters of Credit (OPINION)

Practical project developers, their investors and their lenders need assurance from general contractors that project subcontractors will be compensated and that the project can still be completed according to contract requirements.

Caught in the Whirlwind (OPINION)

How do you keep the whirlwind of daily operations from snuffing out your vision?

The Mistakes We Make (EDITORS NOTE)

The March 14 issue included our list of top-producing real estate agents and firms in 2015, and, unfortunately, there were two big errors.

Leverage Your People (OPINION)

Talented, engaged employees are crucial to your success. These six tactics can dramatically increase your profitability and help your employees perform better and enjoy their jobs more.