Business Services

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Arkansas.Gov

Doing business in Arkansas comes with a set of requirements. We’ve curated all of the available online tools and services to help you keep your business in good standing in the state and report required information to the State. Here you’ll find easy access to tools that help you easily interact with the State of Arkansas and manage tax requirements, reporting services, and payments that are necessary for operating within Arkansas.

BUSINESS Databases

ABI/INFORM Collection [ProQuest Central] 
Information on company research (profiles/annual reports); market research (industry, market& commodity reports); current business & economic conditions; and management techniques & corporate strategies

Accounting, Tax & Business Periodicals [ProQuest Central]
Information on accounting policies and standards, state and national tax legislation, corporate and individual taxation, compensation and pension plans, and corporate financial management, as well as profiles of accounting firms, CPAs, and management consulting firms.

Asian & European Business Collection [ProQuest Central]

Covers Asian (Eastern Hemisphere) business and financial information from key international publications including Far Eastern Economic Review, Asiaweek, and many more.

PQ Banking Information Source [ProQuest Central] see Accounting, Tax & Banking Collection.

Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA) Complete
A Canadian focus on current events, business, education, science and medicine, arts, law, academia, and lifestyles.

Entrepreneurship Database

Designed for entrepreneurs wanting quick access to the latest information on business topics, quick links to the most highly sought information, and recommendations from experts in Editor's Picks.

European Business [ProQuest Central]  see Asian & European Business Collection.

Hoover's Company Records [ProQuest Central] see Business Market Research Collection

OxResearch (part of ABI/INFORM Complete) [ProQuest Central] see Business Market Research Collection

Snapshot Series [ProQuest Central] see Business Market Research Collection

Web Pages 

Free Business Forms
http://freebusinessforms.com
Free business forms include employment, contracts, letters, lease, bill of sale, debt collection, etc.

Russellville Chamber of Commerce
http://www.russellvillechamber.com

Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/
Information on starting, financing, and managing a business plus more.

Thomas Register
http://www.thomasregister.com/
Comprehensive online resource for finding companies and pro-August 19, 2008 e-catalogs and websites.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://www.cfda.gov
Federal monies available for a variety of purposes.

State of Arkansas
http://www.arkansas.gov/business/
Resources for business owners.

Office of Small Business Development Centers
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc/
Provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners.

Small Business Development Center at ATU

https://www.atu.edu/asbtdc/
The Arkansas Tech University (ATU) Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) helps with every aspect of business creation, management, and operation. The ATU ASBTDC serves a six-county region including: Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, and Yell counties. Receive one-to-one confidential consulting and cutting-edge market research at no charge, or expand your expertise by participating in affordable training. 

Inc. Online

http://www.inc.com/
Inc. online magazine includes articles, discussion groups, resources, and more.

U.S. Small Business Advisor
http://www.business.gov/
This site provides one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions. Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), use step-by-step guides to locate online resources and regulations, and browse news items of interest to the business community. Services are arranged by category.

Women's Business Center
http://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/wbc
Site geared towards helping entrepreneurial women. Provides information on financing, starting, growing, expanding, and running a business. Information is also available in Spanish.

SCORE
http://www.score.org/
Provides free advice to business owners online. This non-profit organization also has many tools for business people.