If only we could all have such business success. In less than 90 days from opening its doors to business, the Arkansas Lottery hit its $100 million mark. Not that it hasn’t been a quarter filled with its share of startup troubles, but when the books close on 2009, Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) staff envisions a 25% net profit, with over $25 million allocated to the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship program Continue reading
This is no time to sell a business unless you need to. If your business has cash flow and is providing a living for you and your family, then hang on to it. Continue to operate in a fiscally sound manner and you will continue to add value. When you need to sell, you’ll have a business that brings the best price. Continue reading
Learn to make decisions without regret. Here are four essential steps and tips. Continue reading
In a world where options are exploding, yet attention spans are static, customers are actually looking for reasons to stay with — not replace — their current providers. That’s what I’m finding as my firm compiles our annual Ten Supplier Mistakes report, which is based on hundreds of interviews with corporate decision-makers along with insights gained from our 2009 client work. Continue reading
When it comes to trade show marketing, businesses often see the value in the event, but don’t always see the work it takes to make it successful. I’ve seen clients purchase a great exhibit, create beautiful literature, order matching shirts with logos, but not train staff for working the booth.
Here are 10 training tips to put to work for your expo team, Continue reading
Members of the Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber used to be segregated into two groups: Champions and General Membership. The Champions had business with Walmart, period, and they ponied up a significant annual membership to access programs that kept them current and connected. Continue reading
Something about starting a new year makes us want to start all things afresh. We make New Year’s resolutions that are promises to ourselves, but what about your business? Here’s what a few Biz2Biz advertisers want to accomplish for 2010. Continue reading
Today’s technology-driven culture offers many ways to stay in touch with people, get all the latest news and stay up-to-date with developments in our industry. We can find virtually anything we need to know in seconds, and be available to customers and employees 24/7. This high-tech lifestyle is convenient and can be loads of fun. It can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. There’s simply far more information coming at us than most of us can process or retain. Continue reading
As if the competition of business wasn’t tough enough, recessionary times adds a full gale wind to navigating rough waters. Area leaders of several industries joined to share their experiences at an Economic Summit held and hosted in November by the Springdale Chamber. Continue reading
With so many people now on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media, how can you, as a business owner, rise above the clamor and connect with your customers and employees? Continue reading
