by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)
Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’
Tag: manufacturing
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Successful Leadership Found In Three Pertinent Priorities (Human Factor by Ron Maines)
Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Small Business Owners Squeeze in Time for Vacation
Forty-one percent of small business owners will not be among those fighting the vacation crowds, according to a recent survey conducted by American Express.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
Skill Diversification Boosts Job Security
As if Americans haven’t already been rattled by rising food and fuel prices, escalating inflation and declining home values, an increase in unemployment has begun to displace many and stress others.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
Diversification Generates New Revenue Source
Employees aren’t the only ones who can profit from diversifying their talents; business owners can use the concept of diversification to add new means of income.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)
Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
Fed Inflation Numbers Out of Sync with Reality (Market Forecast by Kerry Watkins-Bradley)
The government keeps telling us inflation as measured by the consumer price index has averaged about 3.5 percent over the past four quarters.
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.
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 - June 2, 2008 12:00 am
Coenco Inc. Makes Moves to New Headquarters
Fayetteville-based Coenco Inc. recently moved into its new, two-story administrative building.
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 - 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
Modesty Key to FSB’s Marketplace Success
Lonoke-based First State Bank garners $245M in Northwest Arkansas commercial loans.
by - April 7, 2008 12:00 am
German Aircraft Co. Lands Assembly Facility in Rogers
Remos Aircraft, of Germany, has set up shop in Northwest Arkansas with an assembly facility at Rogers Airport.
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
Avoid Economic Squeeze by Advertising
Businesses should use slow time to become more visible.
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
by - March 10, 2008 12:00 am
Sparks Medical Center Opens New Renaissance Building (Real Deals)
Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith is putting the final touches on its new $40.4 million Renaissance Building; former UA coach Stan Heath finally sells house.