Smith Family Funeral Homes Adds Conway Chapel
The growing company now has funeral homes in Arkadelphia, Benton, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Beebe and Conway. read more >
IRS Says ‘Vast Majority’ of 1 Million Pandemic-Era Credit Claims Show a Risk of Being Improper
The IRS stopped processing new claims in September and said that the moratorium will continue. read more >
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Supporting Your Entrepreneurial Partner (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Listening is the foundation of being a supportive partner to an entrepreneur. read more >
What the New ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Rule Means for Small Businesses Offering the Service
If something goes wrong, consumers could blame the small business — even if they have nothing to do with the payment plan. read more >
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Randy Williamson Appointed to ASBTDC Advisory Board
He's a senior SBA lender for Arkansas Federal Credit Union. read more >
Southern Bancorp Launches Minority Business Empowerment Program
The program offers technical assistance and funding readiness for minority business owners in five Arkansas counties. read more >
A Grant Program for Black Women Business Owners is Discriminatory, Appeals Court Rules
The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs that have targeted dozens of companies and government institutions. read more >
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Best Western Hosts $3.2M Transaction (Real Deals)
Shree Ganesh Arsh LLC, led by Nevil and Monika Patel, purchased the 65-room hotel in Jacksonville. read more >
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Simmons Bank Commits $1.25M to Southern Bancorp’s Minority Business Empowerment Program
The 12-week program aims to empower participants to seek funding to support their business operations, growth and scalability. read more >
State Jobless Rate Falls to 3.4% in April as Civilian Workforce Hits Record High
The state's labor force participation increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5% read more >
Why Are So Many Women Burning Out? (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Self-reflection and working from your strengths can help reduce burnout. read more >
AEDC Wins National Award for MWBE Program
Business Facilities honored the AEDC Minority- and Women-Owned Business Certification Program among six state initiatives nationwide. read more >
Unlocking Opportunities with the Arkansas MWBE Matchmaking Event
Esperanza Massana-Crane, the Little Rock marketing pro now nurturing entrepreneurship for the state, is ready to do some matchmaking. read more >
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Women-Owned Businesses Total 1.3 Million in US
The majority of women-owned businesses in the United States, 52.3%, employ between one and four workers, according to an Oct. 26 report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Only 7.3% employ […] read more >
Deadline Looms for Businesses to Apply for Their Share of $5.5B Credit Card Company Settlement
The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit that alleged merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, and that Visa and Mastercard and their member banks acted in violation of antitrust laws. read more >
The Root Cafe in Breckenridge Plans for Late 2024 Open
Owner Jack Sundell said he hopes to open the new restaurant in the fourth quarter of this year. read more >
Shane Knight Named President & CEO of the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)
Knight previously was deputy director of the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District. read more >
A Family Business’ Blueprint for Success (Howard Hurst Commentary)
Passion, relationships and taking care of employees fuel longevity in small businesses. read more >
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Fayetteville Auto Repair Shop Sells for $2.5M (NWA Real Deals)
Dustin Hughes and Jason Kimes of Alma bought the 9,817-SF property that used to be home to Sines Body Shop on West Old Farmington Road. read more >
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Do You Have a Minute? (Sabrina Starling on Small Business)
Implementing these strategies with team members can help business owners reduce interruptions to their day. read more >
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