Arkansas Business Weekly Edition

May 13, 2013

How Wal-Mart Is Building a Better Online Store

by Mark Friedman – 7 days ago
How Wal-Mart Is Building a Better Online Store

Wal-Mart is making big moves online with its eyes on the No. 1 retailer, Amazon.com.

Since 2011, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has poured millions of dollars into its e-commerce division, and its investments are paying off. read more >

Collective Bias Uses Social Media to Turn Consumers into Marketers

7 days ago

Recently recognized by Forbes magazine “as one of America's Most Promising Companies,” Collective Bias of Bentonville is becoming a popular tool for brands looking for influence with shoppers. read more >

Windstream Works to Upgrade As FCC Finds Broadband Lacking

7 days ago

With its new status as a Fortune 500 company, Windstream Corp. looks to keep up its $6.16 billion in revenue. The Federal Communications Commission weighs in to say Windstream broadband could use some improvement. read more >

This Week's List

Fleming Remains Atop IT Consulting List

7 days ago

Fleming Network Services of Bryant again tops this year's list of largest IT consulting firms. The company's employee count fell from 250 in 2012 to 230 this year, but still beats the next company, Science Applications International Corp. of Little Rock, by 70. read more >


Rank Name City How many full-time employees do you have IN ARKANSAS?
1 Fleming Network Services Bryant 230
2 Science Applications International Corp. Little Rock 192
3 Advanced Cabling Systems Inc. North Little Rock 105
4 Clearpointe Little Rock 105
5 Optus Inc. Jonesboro 101

Executive Q&A

Inuvo CEO Richard Howe on Staying Connected in Conway

Inuvo CEO Richard Howe on Staying Connected in Conway

7 days ago

Richard Howe leads Inuvo Corp., which earlier this year moved its headquarters from Florida and New York to Conway. read more >

Spotlight: Technology Trends in Business

Fayetteville's CapSpire Targets Pricing Risks, Aims for Efficiency

Fayetteville's CapSpire Targets Pricing Risks, Aims for Efficiency

7 days ago

What capSpire aims to do through consulting, and in some cases through its own software development, is identify how to minimize the risk and overspending affecting companies that depend on commodities. Simply put, capSpire helps its clients figure out “a better way.” read more >

Analysts Are Divided on Windstream Dividend

Analysts Are Divided on Windstream Dividend

7 days ago

The $1 annual dividend, paid quarterly, represents a yield of almost 12 percent at last week's stock price of less than $8.50. CEO Jeff Gardner says it's “the best way to create value for our shareholders.” read more >

Opinion & Analysis

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Contrary Wisdom on Meetings (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

7 days ago

Barry Goldberg offers seven tips on getting the most out of your business meetings. read more >

They Protesteth Too Much (Editorial)

7 days ago

The thing about applying sales taxes to Internet sales is that it is impossible to argue that the current system is fair. read more >

It's Not What You Know, It's Who Knows You (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)

7 days ago

Hard work, education and a can-do spirit are still requirements for good employment, but some big feet to stick through that door help too. read more >