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
U.S. Small Business Administration Awards ASBTDC $2.5 Million Grant for Community Navigator Pilot Program
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $2.5 million grant to engage ... Read More
A Growing Business: The Nurserie Puts Down Roots in LR
Rob Galloway owns The Nurserie in Little Rock. The Nurserie is a garden center, aquaponics farm, local foods market, and homebrew shop. Galloway ... Read More
Shop Local for the Holidays – and Soon!
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard that it’s going to take longer for your holiday gifts to get to you. With supply ... Read More
How Do I Protect My Company’s Intellectual Property?
Taking care of your intellectual property is one of the most important aspects of starting and operating a business. This is particularly true in the ... Read More
In Growth Mode, Definitive Formulations Finds ASBTDC Expertise Valuable
Angela McGhee had a good problem – a growing business. McGhee contacted the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center for help ... Read More
New Little Rock Businesses Part of Nationwide Surge in Entrepreneurship
Startup activity has surged since the coronavirus pandemic, as people decide to leap into entrepreneurship. Wendy Orvis, startup specialist for ... Read More
Crowdfunding – What Is It and How Do I Get Started?
Thinking about crowdfunding your business venture? Investopedia defines crowdfunding as "the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of ... Read More