Tag: Guest Commentary

What’s Old is New (Editorial)

The return of layaway may also mean a return of consumer sanity.

Another One Bites the Dust (Editorial)

The resignation last week of ATRS Director Paul Doane, a man we fully expected to trust and admire after he was hired last year, reminded us of the bad old days when Bill Shirron was treating the teacher pension fund as his own personal playground.

Crabbys Takes Cake in Rogers (Business Lunch)

Rogers seafood spot lands 4.5 forks and leaves reviewers wanting more.

Presiding Over Arkansas Bar Takes More Than Legal Skill (Commentary by I. Barry Goldberg)

A few abilities are vital in almost any leadership situation.

Planting Seed in a Storm (Commentary by Jim Karrh)

With the equity markets hopping around (but mostly going downhill) and credit tighter than bark on a tree, how is it that I can be writing to you while traveling to help a client plan the expensive market entry of a new and high-priced consumer product?

Conservatism Still Fashionable in Arkansas (Editorial)

There is no doubt that the pendulum of American politics is swinging back, as pendulums inevitably do. But we actually see some nostalgia for certain underappreciated types of conservatism.

Trustworthiness Critical To Teams, Leadership (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

The issue of trust, especially on teams, is one of the most critical and least talked about subjects in business.

A Better Pitch (Opinion)

Another self-serving public policy proposal by retailers – but this one serves consumers even more.

The Bingo Generation (Opinion)

It’s too soon to rewrite the law on bingo.

Taking Away Free Choice (Letter to the Editor)

A reader encourages workers to make sure their votes stay private.

Leaders: Learn to Listen Or Miss the Vital Points (Commentary)

The Financial Times recently introduced ?Madame Zazou? in an article on Cirque du Soleil. But it went on to write about the succession plan and strategic future of the Montreal-based entertainment company.

Confidence Must Be Gained For Home Market Recovery (Market Forecast)

In late July, President Bush quietly signed a housing bill intended to help struggling homeowners.rnThis piece of legislation is regarded as the most significant housing bill in decades but it may not fix the financial crisis.

The Ignorant American (Commentary)

If I were a conspiracy theorist, I might conclude that keeping Americans financially ignorant was part of a plot. If consumers truly understood personal finance, a lot of business plans would fall apart.

Lottery Beneficiaries (Editorial)

We can’t blame convenience store operators for supporting a proposal that will directly benefit its members. We just don’t agree.

Eliminate Surprises When Initiating Company Changes (Human Factor by Grey Williams)

If you are an entrepreneur, business owner or executive, the chances are good that you relish the opportunity to improve and innovate, whether that means introducing a new product, automating a process, or even rearranging job duties.

Balance Key to Environmental Communication Efforts (Guest Commentary by Elise Mitchell)

A strategic approach to the environment is one of the key elements of the Triple Bottom Line, a standard of excellence for measuring business performance which looks beyond just financial performance to include a company?s social and environmental perform

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

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