by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
Layoffs Cut Costs But Yield Turmoil
Several Northwest Arkansas employment experts say layoffs are a quick way to cut-back on expenses but often cause turmoil in the workplace.
Tag: Investments
by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
When Facing a Crisis, Make it Your Best Ally (Commentary by John Newman)
Top-notch CEOs of healthy companies don’t wait for bankruptcy to come knocking at their door. With outward calm, they respond to minor downturns as if they were crises.
by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
UA Researchers Find SOX Impact for CFOs
UA researchers’ findings on SOX impact for CFOs published in the Journal of Accounting.
by - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
Mentoring Programs Must Adhere to Fundamentals (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Mentoring programs allow companies to utilize knowledge and leadership held by longtime executives.
by - May 19, 2008 12:00 am
Effective Leadership Defined By Relationships, Not Tasks (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Leadership, in the lexicon of members of the media, is about relationship, the ability to inspire others to follow a vision with passion. Management gets relegated to telling people what to do and checking up on them to see if they did it.
by - May 5, 2008 12:00 am
Despite Credit Availability, Economic Pessimism Persists (Bottom Line by Robert Bell)
With concerns about recession mounting, many small business owners might wonder if or to what extent the Wall Street woes might cause Main Street migraines, and whether that would limit their access to credit.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Intangibles Qualities Can Contribute to Successes ( Commentary)
Many successful people have assembled a strong portfolio of ?intangibles? ? critical qualities that have helped them be successful, such as intuitiveness about other people or self-awareness that allows them to read and react to situations.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Fraud Cases Display Similarities
Recent embezzlement cases fall into familiar categories identified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Modesty Key to FSB’s Marketplace Success
Lonoke-based First State Bank garners $245M in Northwest Arkansas commercial loans.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Ups Guidance, Hits New 52-week High
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. hit a new 52-week high on April 16 at $57.05, continuing an upward trend in value that has coincided with the national economic downturn.
by - April 21, 2008 12:00 am
Garrison Buys into Northern Expansion
Garrison Asset Management will be extending its business into the Northeast. The Fayetteville-based investment firm recently purchased Colonial Investments of Bennington, Vt.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Selling a Business Requires Solid Financial Information
Sellers need to provide accurate financial information to buyer when selling a business.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)
By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Buffett?s Latest Letter: Nuggets of Wisdom (Market Forcecast by Joe Chumbler)
Warren Buffett shares words of wisdom in latest letter to investors.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
Avoid Economic Squeeze by Advertising
Businesses should use slow time to become more visible.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Investment Adviser Moves to Blytheville
The small burg of Blytheville in June will become the new home of one of Northwest Arkansas’ most outspoken financial wizards – SEC-registered investment adviser Rebecca Garner.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
College Avenue Building Sold
Lee Ward, owner of Realty Concepts of Fayetteville, recently sold the partially burnt former Gonzales Mexican Restaurant at 704 N. College Ave. to ?a speculative investor outside of the market? for $259,000.
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Investors Need to Know About Fee Structures
Many times investors may feel like they’re on stage with Monte Hall playing “Let’s Make a Deal” when it comes to selecting investments. When trying to compare different products and approaches to investing, it’s very rare that you can make an apples-to-ap
by - March 24, 2008 12:00 am
Fort Smith’s Credit Score Close to National Average
Credit scores for people in the Fort Smith area were slightly lower than the national average, according to Experian, a consumer credit ranking company with a call center in Van Buren that employs more than 500 with a payroll of $10 million.
by - March 10, 2008 12:00 am
Executive Development Need Not be Skipped In Hard Times (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)
Anyone who has been in business through tough times knows what happens. Budgets tighten and companies try to do more with fewer people. With markets unstable and the near future uncertain, why would anyone spend money on executive development – whether it