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by Jennifer Joyner -

Modern-Day Entrepreneurs Dont Fit a Mold

The word entrepreneur might evoke images of a 20 year old holed up in a basement writing computer code, but most are middle-aged, well-educated and worked for another employer for several years before starting their own business.

by Jennifer Joyner -

Hotels Closely Watching Customer Review Sites

Hotel owners and managers have become increasingly aware of the importance of monitoring sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor, as it affords a growing number of patrons the ability to give instant, public feedback through mobile devices.

by Paul Gatling -

Fayetteville Businesswoman Heading To Washington D.C.

Carolyn Crook, founder and owner of Pack Rat Outdoor Center, will be in the capital July 29-30 to participate in the Retail Advocates Summit, the National Retail Federations fly-in event that provides participants an inside look at the political process.

by Talk Business & Politics -

APEI Earns Second R&D 100 Award

Arkansas Power Electronics Inc. was among the winners announced Friday of the 52nd annual R&D 100 Awards, an international competition that recognizes the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year.