Year 1 of Entrepreneurship: Survival Secrets
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Date24 Oct 2017
We have some tough news that you need to hear– starting a business is not like the movies. There are no bath tubs filled with hundred dollar bills to relax... Read More →
Taking the Fear out of the Lending Process
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Date26 Sep 2017
What an exciting time! You’ve made the plunge to promote yourself from “employee” to “entrepreneur.” The first step has been taken… now what? You know your startup will need funding,... Read More →
Small Business Spark
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Date22 Aug 2017
Congratulations! If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably well on your way to either starting or growing your dream business. The truth is; though, whether your business is big,... Read More →
The Do’s and Don’ts of Perfecting Your Pitch
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Date28 Jul 2017
In this world of instant gratification, making business connections has to be quick. That’s why now, more than ever, perfecting your elevator pitch should be at the top of your... Read More →
What’s Next in Growing Your Business
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Date19 Jun 2017
You’ve successfully maneuvered those challenging early years, and now you might be thinking, “what’s next?” Perhaps you need additional staff or plan to build a new location. All these things... Read More →
Three Reasons Why Businesses Fail
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Date31 May 2017
If someone walked up to the front door of your business giving away “success in a bottle,” would you take it? You may laugh or roll your eyes, but I’d... Read More →
Governor’s Cup Winners Announced at Awards Luncheon
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Date26 Apr 2017
The Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup is the premier, statewide business plan competition for college and graduate students. The awards luncheon was held April 17, 2017, at the Statehouse Convention... Read More →
Financing Your Expanding Small Business
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Date28 Mar 2017
To be a successful small business, it takes tremendous passion and incredible work ethic. Nothing comes easy. And nothing is given to you. 504 GROW Loans reward the efforts of small... Read More →
African-American Entrepreneurs in Arkansas
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Date22 Feb 2017
Throughout its successful lending history, Arkansas Capital saw an emerging need to promote and foster the development of innovation and entrepreneurship. In honor of Black History Month, we want to pay... Read More →
Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase Winners Announced
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Date01 Feb 2017
Boone, Pulaski, and Van Buren County Students Top Winners at Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase (Y.E.S.) 5th – 8th Grade Business Plan Competition “Sweet Feet,” “Mac Magic,” and “Sports Boards,” were named this afternoon as... Read More →
Start the New Year Right: Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs
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Date18 Jan 2017
Start the New Year Right: Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs Ugghhh! Bookkeeping. It is often one of the most neglected elements of business for entrepreneurs. It isn’t sexy. It isn’t fun.... Read More →
Why “Why?” is Vital to Every Entrepreneur
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Date11 Jan 2017
Over the past several years, with his juggernaut Tedx Talk Start With Why and best-selling book of the same title, Simon Sinek has popularized a concept first introduced by Stephen Covey in The... Read More →