Longtime political strategist Karl Rove did a solid job of convincing me I should be pessimistic about the road ahead for either presidential candidate and Congress, and he obviously believes a Republican stands a better chance of tackling the problems su

The last three months of sales tax collection reports from the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration remind us that the U.S. economy remains on shaky ground.

Whatever the outcome of the political fight over Obamacare, we’re going to face a bunch of frustrated consumers who simply want affordable, quality health care.

My knowledge of Oregon prior to last week’s visit was this: Home of Nike Inc., home of the University of Oregon, located on West Coast, endures mostly rain and fog.

How to provide quality health insurance to employees — and at an affordable price — has long been a serious challenge for Arkansas businesses. And now, with the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, questions abound about how health care reform will affect businesses, their employees and individuals.

Questions remain as transformation of higher education accelerates.

The single biggest development in higher education is the explosive growth of online classes and degree programs. And as employers, we have to be open-minded about traditional vs. online degree programs.

It’s impossible to justify another bridge – such as the proposed Chester Street bridge – considering all the other needs of the metro area.

Steve Jobs understood that consumers aren’t truly loyal to Apple the company. Apple fans are loyal to the products of the company that make their lives easier.

Jeff Hankins on summertime travel and opportunities in Little Rock; the runoffs in #AR1 and #AR4; the 2012 governor’s race; and the boom in private club permits.

Arkansas’ primary elections delivered the expected low voter turnout but managed to generate a little drama and intrigue.

Of the dozens of business lists that the Arkansas Business news and research team compiles each year, my favorite is this week’s Largest 75 Private Companies.

Where will we draw the line on acceptable international business practices for U.S. companies long-term?

We have indeed changed. I engaged in a retailing phenomenon the other day and didn’t realize that I was part of a revolutionary shift in buying decisions.

Following the blockbuster first quarter on Wall Street, it’s time to assess the post-recession progress of the Arkansas economy.

A recent meeting between central Arkansas and northwest Arkansas business leaders was not the first and should not be the last.

Although northwest Arkansas has suffered during the economic downturn, the region is poised to return to its success as a significant driver of economic growth in Arkansas and across the country.

In the past few months, Arkansas has seen a number of significant tourist destinations open.

While the session’s focus will be on fiscal matters, rest assured that discussions will begin for 2013 legislation. With that in mind, here are a few ideas for legislators to consider.

Survivors of the Great Recession feel fortunate to have guided their businesses through the turmoil, but they are also ready for really good times again – the double-digit growth years, growing cash flow, expansions, new employees.