Meet the Founders
Arkansas Capital Corporation is a private, non-profit lending corporation known for helping grow businesses through our expertise and flexible financing products. We didn’t grow this large overnight though. In fact, Arkansas Capital, originally named First Arkansas Development Finance Corporation, was... Read More →
New Leadership for AEAF
Kathleen Lawson, executive director of Economics Arkansas; and Steve Rice, entrepreneurship instructor for the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA); have been elected as new members to the Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation (AEAF) Board of Directors. AEAF... Read More →
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 →
Arkansas Capital Year in Review
The final weeks of December are upon us, and we at Arkansas Capital can’t help but look back on the past year and be thankful for all the excitement, success and advancement of Arkansas entrepreneurship brought by 2016. While we... Read More →
Reviewing Your Business Plan
December is National Write a Business Plan Month, and while this month of holiday gatherings and indulgent food may seem like an odd time to write a business plan, it actually provides a much better opportunity to prepare your business... Read More →