Year 1 of Entrepreneurship: Survival Secrets
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 in, and you probably won’t wake up one morning to... Read More →
Taking the Fear out of the Lending Process
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, but the idea of preparing a loan proposal or business... Read More →
Small Business Spark
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, small, booming or just puttering along, every entrepreneur experiences the... Read More →
The Do’s and Don’ts of Perfecting Your Pitch
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 career “To Do” list. Use our list of Do’s and... Read More →
What’s Next in Growing Your Business
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 require money. When your business is experiencing growth, a slowdown... Read More →
Three Reasons Why Businesses Fail
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 assume that you might give it a go. What’s there... Read More →
Governor’s Cup Winners Announced at Awards Luncheon
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 Center with over 500 people in attendance. This year’s theme... Read More →
Financing Your Expanding Small Business
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 business owners by providing access to more affordable funding that... Read More →
African-American Entrepreneurs in Arkansas
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 tribute to a few of the great African-American entrepreneurs from... Read More →
Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase Winners Announced
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 first place winners in the Arkansas Capital’s 12th annual “Y.E.S. for... Read More →