by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
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
The threat of global warming along with skyrocketing raw materials and energy costs tied to the price of oil have presented Novozymes with an opportunity to tout its manufacturing processes for enzymes and microorganisms.
by - September 8, 2008 12:00 am
During the week of Aug. 18, Wal-Mart replaced the well-known logo with a new, de-hyphenated design punctuated by a ?spark? at the Fayetteville Mall Avenue and the Rogers Walnut Avenue Supercenters.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
The 2008 Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 40 Under 40 class shows that making generalizations about birth order can be problematic.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville bucked the retail sector trend of declining profits with a 17 percent improvement versus the second quarter in 2007.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
With the boom of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. suppliers moving to Bentonville long past, recruiting firm Cameron Smith Associates has been expanding its reach.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
No matter in which generation we were born, we all engage in conversations. Conversations can range from dull to provocative. At the lower end of the spectrum, no thinking is involved.
by - August 25, 2008 12:00 am
A sharp investment in solar energy netted a payday of around $350 million for the estate of Wal-Mart heir John T. Walton earlier this month.
by - August 11, 2008 12:00 am
About a year ago, the Business Journal ran an article about the conversion of the laundry aisle to concentrated detergent. In June, we wrote about the expansion of the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. generic drug program. A couple recent developments on both topics
by - July 14, 2008 12:00 am
If you thought the idea of Wal-Mart and AC/DC teaming up was just a little bit of a mismatch on the cool scale, they look like milk and cookies compared to the latest product launch.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
History shows that a recession is not a storm from which to hide but a crucible in which to grab market share and position for a much more profitable future.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
If Arkansas doesn’t provide economic incentives, other states will, and it may be time to reconsider Amendment 82’s $500 million qualifying limit.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.
by - June 30, 2008 12:00 am
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
Rapid Prototypes of Bentonville builds working concepts for in-store displays so vendors can pitch their products more effectively.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
It hasn’t been politically correct to praise Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for several years now, but with the economy tanking, more people are coming out of the closet to recognize some of the benefits, both directly and indirectly, of the retail giant.
by - June 16, 2008 12:00 am
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
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
Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.
