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Celebrating Women Beyond Women’s History Month

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Celebrating Women Beyond Women’s History Month

For Arkansas business owners Samantha Stewart and Sarah Heer, investing in the success of the women in their lives isn’t just a March trend, or a 10-photo carousel post on Instagram for International Women’s Day.  Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2024
First Cohort of Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator Completes Program with Final Business Presentations

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First Cohort of Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator Completes Program with Final Business Presentations

Nine military veterans turned entrepreneurs recently presented their business ventures in downtown Little Rock as part of an inaugural accelerator program designed specifically for them. Read More

Posted on: March 13, 2024
How Right Start 4 Kids Can Boost Your Group Insurance Enrollment

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How Right Start 4 Kids Can Boost Your Group Insurance Enrollment

Does this sound familiar? You own or manage a small business and are proud to offer comprehensive health insurance, including generous, affordable dental and vision coverage from Delta Dental of Arkansas. But you’ve noticed that not all eligible employees have signed up. How can you boost enrollment? Read More

Posted on: March 4, 2024
How Do I Know if I Can Afford to Hire?

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How Do I Know if I Can Afford to Hire?

"I'm working 60+ hours per week, and my team is busy, too. I want to hire, but the cash flow is tight. How do I determine if I can afford to hire?" This is a common question, and it's a good one. It's wise to consider if you can afford to hire before you add to your payroll. Read More

Posted on: February 27, 2024
Little Rock-based Venture Center launches AAPI entrepreneur mentorship program

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Little Rock-based Venture Center launches AAPI entrepreneur mentorship program

A new program aims to help entrepreneurs in central Arkansas’ Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The Little Rock-based Venture Center is launching a new mentorship program called AAPI Achieve, to provide support and guidance to entrepreneurs. Read More

Posted on: February 15, 2024
Empowering Arkansas: The charge of JT Franklin’s vision in the lithium era

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Empowering Arkansas: The charge of JT Franklin’s vision in the lithium era

When you think of a “mom-and-pop” shop, you probably think of the corner store with an old wooden door, weathered brick exterior and a faded sign above the entrance proudly displaying the store's name, unchanged for almost a century. When JT Franklin thinks of a “mom-and-pop” shop, he thinks of renewable energy. Read More

Posted on: February 13, 2024