There are many costs to consider when creating your Arkansas small business startup. Some of these fees are set in stone by state law, local ... Read More
Center Guidance Puts New Construction Company on Firm Financial Footing
Before a move from Omaha, Neb., to Northwest Arkansas, entrepreneur and builder Jeff Snow made the local ASBTDC his first stop, with financial ... Read More
Build Your Brand and Customer Experience Around a Solid Theme
Janell Morton, Southern Arkansas University ASBTDC director, recently caught up with Dr. Timothy Wise, associate professor of management at SAU’s ... Read More
Resolution Time
We've reached that time of year again - the time to start thinking about your new year’s resolutions! Some of you will vow to spend less money at ... Read More
Undeterred by Delays, Obstacles, Hot Springs Jeweler Opens Store
From engagement rings to birthstones, jewelry and milestones often go hand-in-hand. Shannon Branstetter is ready to help customers celebrate their ... Read More
Martinez Eager to Assist Clients in Spanish or English
Tania Martinez is ASBTDC's new bilingual business consultant. She has a master's degree in business analytics and prior experience in banking, the ... Read More
Things to Know About Tech Commercialization in Arkansas
SBIR/STTR’s Role in Tech Commercialization Commercialization is the process of transitioning technology from the research lab to the public ... Read More
To Compete, Small Businesses Must Make Case for Buying Local
Running a small business and trying to keep up with big name companies and big box stores can be a daunting task. If the only thing your customers ... Read More
After COVID Stress, Retooled Website Eases Communication for Salon and Spa Owner
When Christy Watson decided to open her salon and spa, Bella Magnolia, she brought a wide array of hair, massage, and skin care services to the ... Read More
Buying a Business: Things You Need to Know
Starting a business isn't the only way to have your own business. This is why so many people choose to buy existing businesses. In fact, almost ... Read More
4 Things for Veterans to Consider When Applying for an SBA Loan
According to research conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, roughly one out of every 10 veterans owns a business. At least 442,000 of ... Read More
After Marines, Couple Embraces Business Ownership
Matthew and April Fedrick of Ward own and operate Ape’s Housekeeping and Cleaning Services, LLC. The couple met in 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan, ... Read More