Josh Nguyen is the co-founder of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Achieve, a new and innovative Arkansas mentorship program produced by The Venture Center. The program connects emerging AAPI entrepreneurs (mentees) with experienced professionals (mentors), and is built on the heels of The Venture Center's thriving VCWoman Achieve program, which has helped grow more than 50 women-owned businesses statewide. Read More
So you’re a small business owner and you’re ready to take the next step to attract and keep top talent: You want to add dental and vision coverage to your employee benefits package. Congratulations. Read More
Entrepreneurs VCWomanAchieve Mentor Spotlight
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
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
"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
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
