Our center hosts a special program called Small Business Forum, inviting community business owners to listen to and engage with a panel comprised of local experts regarding a specific topic. In February of 2021, we hosted a forum about getting the word out...
Social Media. We all know that we need it to maintain and grow our businesses, but how can you find the time to effectively promote your business on social media while juggling all the other responsibilities that come with being a small business owner? You can’t just...
Having a well-designed website can elevate any business to the next level, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider: What platform should you use? What content should you put on your site? What about costs? Daunting as it may seem,...
Research shows that, for better or for worse, emotions influence employees in many ways. How committed they are to their work, their decision-making skills, how they work with others, and how they influence those around them are just a few. You can imagine the...
The “Ask The Expert” series is presented by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas. Our experts in Leadership, Finance, Business Planning, Human Resources, Marketing and more offer expert tips and tricks...
It’s easy to turn your EI into a tool when you recognize the difference between a reaction and a response. Most of us, by nature or habit, react to a situation instead of responding to it. What does that mean? A reaction is instant. It’s driven by the values,...
