by - November 3, 2008 12:00 am
What’s Old is New (Editorial)
The return of layaway may also mean a return of consumer sanity.
Tag: Guest Commentary
by - November 3, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - November 3, 2008 12:00 am
Crabbys Takes Cake in Rogers (Business Lunch)
Rogers seafood spot lands 4.5 forks and leaves reviewers wanting more.
by - October 20, 2008 12:00 am
Presiding Over Arkansas Bar Takes More Than Legal Skill (Commentary by I. Barry Goldberg)
A few abilities are vital in almost any leadership situation.
by - October 20, 2008 12:00 am
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?
by - October 20, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - October 6, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - October 6, 2008 12:00 am
A Better Pitch (Opinion)
Another self-serving public policy proposal by retailers – but this one serves consumers even more.
by - October 6, 2008 12:00 am
The Bingo Generation (Opinion)
It’s too soon to rewrite the law on bingo.
by - October 6, 2008 12:00 am
Taking Away Free Choice (Letter to the Editor)
A reader encourages workers to make sure their votes stay private.
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - September 22, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
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.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
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
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
Employment Data Indicate Bottom of the Bust Nearing (Market Forecast by Jeff Colins)
I get the sense that the statistical evidence does not always correlate with public perception. Therefore I thought it would be beneficial to give a quick overview of the current state of the economy.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
‘Being There’ is What ‘It’ is (Corner Office by Jeffrey Wood)
Personal value, whether with customers, teammates or even family, is created by being willing to take the first step to make things right.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
Demographics, Americans And Times Are A-Changin? (Guest Commentary by Jim Karrh)
Projected trends in the economy, design, migration or natural resources ? even from the experts ? often don?t play out. However, one set of widely publicized projections is actually happening more quickly than was originally anticipated.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Remembering Gwatney: Passionate, Outspoken (Commentary by Jeff Hankins)
The stunning, tragic and senseless murder of Jacksonville businessman and Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Bill Gwatney sent emotions soaring across the state.