Arkansas companies looking to move from the startup phase into scale-up mode are invited to apply for the 2023 Smart Growth Accelerator. The ... Read More
Tailor to the Tastes of Your Target Market
In business, we often hear the term target market. But, what does that mean? A target market is a group of people that have been identified as the ... Read More
Nola’s Pantry Passes 1-Year Mark
Walk into Nola’s Pantry and you immediately feel like you are getting a warm hug. Lovingly named after owner Bill Rumsey’s mother, this specialty food ... Read More
ATU Alum Couple Opens The Floral Court
Husband-and-wife team Tyler and Courtney Haisty started the new year by starting a business. They opened The Floral Court in Russellville in January ... Read More
National Association Reaccredits ASBTDC
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center network has received full accreditation with no conditions, after a review by its ... Read More
Grow Time: Make a Plan to Grow Your Business
We plan everything in our lives, and growing a business should be no different. Planning for smart growth can increase your chances of ... Read More
The Making of the Mule Kick Experience
From the time Mule Kick opened in Magnolia in 2018, the restaurant has built a loyal local customer base and become a popular spot in the college town ... Read More
Staying Fresh Is Hard (But Really Important!) for Restaurants
We’ve all seen it. A new restaurant opens and you can’t get a table. The wait times are long. Parking isn’t easy. And then a few months later, ... Read More
Want More Customers? Develop Targeted Messaging Based on Data
Picture this: you’ve put in so much effort to launch your dream business, from budgeting and product development to staffing and licensure. Now, the ... Read More
America’s SBDC Taps Singleton to Lead National Committee
Michael Singleton of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center has been named Operations Committee chair for the national ... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Social Media
Social media can be a learning curve for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In the business world, running social media is a job in itself. ... Read More
Know Your ‘Why’ Through Primary Research
When starting a business, there are many things to work on. But the place to begin is market research. Every business has to understand its “why,” ... Read More