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 Women in Small Business
One of the growing trends in alternative lending for 2016 is transparency, especially concerning loan opportunities for female entrepreneurs. Are loan offices giving women the chance to start and grow a small business? Information on the topic varies depending on the... Read More →
Why Small Business Owners Need A Mentor
Most business owners would agree a mentor is a positive personal and business relationship to have, but few see it as the invaluable asset it is. Having a mentor in your life isn’t just something worth considering; it’s something... Read More →
Why All Small Businesses Should Give Back
Large businesses often gain publicity for the large amounts of money and manpower they are able to donate to charitable causes. Giant checks with an eye-popping number of zeros at the end, huge work days where thousands of employees donate... Read More →
Arkansas Small Businesses to Watch
We’ve been celebrating Small Business Week at Arkansas Capital, and we can’t help but feel thankful we’ve gotten to play a part in many of the outstanding small businesses in central Arkansas. While we could probably write an entire book... Read More →