Focus on Small Business
Posted by: Business Builder Leadership Coaching on Friday, December 18, 2020
On January 21, Business Builder Leadership Coaching will host a can't-miss session for business owners at Brick & Mortar in downtown Rogers - Momentum: Your Quarterly Business Builder Strategy Session.
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Malco Theatres, with Northwest Arkansas locations in Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, has reopened.
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council are conducting the 2020 Small Business Needs Survey in November and December.
Posted by: Edafio Technology Partners on Monday, September 14, 2020
Edafio Technology Partners help build, support & protect their clients’ businesses through implementing and optimizing IT consulting and management, cloud computing, and cybersecurity solutions and healthcare consulting across multiple industries in Arkansas.
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Small Business Council of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has a new Chair for the remainder of 2020.
Posted by: Carol Gresham on Thursday, July 16, 2020
Guest Blog Post by Carol Gresham, CBI Team
Posted by: SpotOn on Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Guest Blog Post by SpotOn
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Wednesday, July 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a culture of hyper awareness when it comes to health and wellness. It has also made our community acutely aware of the challenges that come with the supply chain in a global marketplace. These member businesses share their stories below.
Posted by: Carol Gresham, CBI Team on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Guest Blog Post by Carol Gresham, CBI Team
Posted by: SpotOn on Monday, June 29, 2020
Guest Blog Post by SpotOn
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, business operators continue to face disruption in their operations directly affecting their revenue.
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Small business owners who are meeting the needs of customers during a period of social distancing, fear and uncertainty are certainly earning their stripes as entrepreneurs.
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Friday, May 8, 2020
The Small Business Council (SBC) is a committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Established in 2005, the purpose of the SBC is to serve as an advocate for the small business community in and around Northwest Arkansas. Committee members are volunteers who work in and with small businesses within our community. These members take an active role in shaping Chamber programming designed solely for the benefit of the small business community.
Posted by: Robert Porter on Thursday, April 9, 2020
Guest Blog Post by Robert Porter of Hudson Cisne & Co. LLP
Posted by: Justin Freeman on Wednesday, April 1, 2020
When face-to-face interactions are almost impossible, clear online customer communication is critical.
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Guest Blog Post by Todd Nielsen of JMARK Business Solutions A reliable network can make the difference between growing your profits and losing customers in today's competitive markets. You depend on a strong network infrastructure to maintain ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Monday, September 17, 2018
Guest Blog Post Courtesy of Anton Lisun with JMARK Business SolutionsAs a technician, there are several programs I cannot do my job successfully without. Within that list, Microsoft Outlook is hard to beat out of the top spot. Many see Outlook as ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Guest Blog Post by Ryan Porter of JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. (originally posted at JMARK.com)Back in 2012, I had allowed my inbox to become a scary unmanageable mess with over 60k messages in my inbox alone, not including my overly complicated ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Monday, April 9, 2018
Guest blog post by On Time LogisticsThe Millennial generation, or adults ranging from 18 to 34, is influencing the economy, and, in turn, how retailers operate. They have become the primary target in advertising and business strategies just as the ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Originally posted by SBA.gov (https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=new_year_new_)Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Guest Blog by Charlie Barton of Barton Consulting, LLCThose four words, “Houston, we have a problem,” have become part of our cultural language. We often use the phrase when we encounter an unforeseen problem. As small business owners ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Guest Blog by Charlie Barton of Barton Consulting, LLC (originally posted at https://barton-consultingllc.com/2017/11/13/solve-business-problems-like-a-5-year-old/)We all have problems. What we don’t all have is a proven and consistent way to ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Guest Blog by Carol Gresham, Confidential Business IntermediaryNeedless to say, buying a business requires much thought, understanding of the process, and money.To be successful long-term, your spouse/partner should be involved in discussing the ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Guest Blog by Carol Gresham, Confidential Business IntermediaryAfter the initial conversation, what are the questions to ask yourself before deciding to sell your business?Is my business ready to sell? The normal requirement is to have three years ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Guest Blog by Barton Consulting (originally posted at https://barton-consultingllc.com/2017/10/30/do-you-use-routines-in-your-business/)Do you use routines in your business? I bet that you do. You see, routines are the actions we take to get stuff ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Friday, November 3, 2017
Guest Blog by Carol Gresham, Confidential Business IntermediaryBuying OR Selling a Business is more than just listing your business for sale or searching for a business to purchase.Today let’s discuss the aspect of simply thinking about ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Friday, October 6, 2017
Guest Blog by Blake Butler, DC, of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, & Metabolic Professionals, PLLCMovement is such a simple concept. Yet, we do not get enough movement to nourish our joints, build stronger bones, and reduce the risk for ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Guest Blog from The Computer HutIs your company's email providing a tempting route for cyber criminals to attack your business? Hackers continue to target businesses with phishing attacks. Once opened, these malicious email messages can hijack an ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Thursday, September 7, 2017
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) assisted one of Rogers’ newest businesses, Woof and Wander, by offering guidance on its business plan, providing market research, and giving them knowledge on how to start ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Thursday, August 24, 2017
Guest Blog Post from Arvest BankWhat is your business hoping to accomplish in 2018? Whether you are looking to build upon your successes or make improvements, you can move things in the right direction by clearly outlining your goals for both the ...
Posted by: JustinFreeman on Thursday, August 17, 2017
By Guest Blogger Chelsea Segal (originally posted on coxblue.com)“ABC. Always be closing.” Even if you haven’t seen Alec Baldwin in the 1992 classic Glengarry Glen Ross, you’ve probably heard this advice or something similar ...