Arkansas Business Navigator Podcast
A business podcast designed to keep you informed and entertained about resources from the Small Business Administration (SBA), Arkansas Business Navigator, and other opportunities available to small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, or reimagine their business. Co-hosts Brandon L. Mathews and Kam Gomez will breakdown everything happening in 15 minutes or less with two episodes a month, so you don't have to! That's less time reading emails. You're welcome. The Arkansas Business Navigator is a program of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center hosted by UA Little Rock and is funded in part through a grant from the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
BONUS Emotional Wellbeing and Entrepreneurial Health: A Candid Conversation with Eric Howerton, Head of Walmart Innovations at Flywheel
This interview is a bonus episode of the Arkansas Business Navigator podcast featuring Eric Howerton, co-founder of Whyte Spider and Head of Walmart Innovations at Flywheel. This video podcast is a c…
Program Ending and Next Steps, On Ramp Funding Available to ABN businesses, Full-day HR Seminar Nov 7
Today's episode is the last one for the Arkansas Business Navigator podcast. Co-hosts, Kamelle Gomez and Brandon L. Mathews linked up to record this episode to share some of the statewide program out…
Proposed Department of Labor Rule Affecting You, SBA Disaster Preparedness Resources, HR Workshop November 7 Save the Date
Today’s episode features an update from the SBA Office of Advocacy regarding U.S. Department of Labor proposed changes for salaried workers; a review of national disaster resources from SBA; and a ro…
Essential Digital Skills For Small Business Owners
Today's episode features a special focus on small business owners and how developing digital skills can be a game changer for their success. Whether you're a small business owner or just curious abou…
Arkansas Latino Business Awards, SBA Improves Lending Program for 7(a), 504, and more
Today’s episode covers some changes that happened this month to the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs and what that means for you. We finally have a date and specific details for the inaugural Arkansas …
Starting Out On The Right Path
In today's episode, we will be discussing the essential steps involved in starting a business successfully. If you're considering embarking on this exciting journey, listen closely as we outline a cl…
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce’s New Small Business Series, SBA Creates New Military Spouse Business Program
Today’s episode features a special conversation with Trish Villines of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, and she and I discuss a new resource they developed called Small Business Breaks. We’ll …
A.I. For Small Businesses
Kamelle focuses on ways A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) can impact a small business in a meaningful way through customer support, analyzing data, and sales.
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10 AI Tools To Run Your Bus…
Episode 15: Faster Disaster Declarations, First-ever Latino Business Awards, ABN HR Resource Guide
In Today’s episode, Brandon L. Mathews explores the details of a new law that will change disaster declarations for rural businesses, ASBTDC and ABN are hosting the inaugural Arkansas Latino Business…
Marketing Hacks, Q&A
Kamelle hosts today's episode covering easy social media marketing efforts for your small business, events going on around the State, and feature some Q&A about small business marketing.
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Disaster Relief Updates, New Rules For SBA Loan Programs, New Hire at AR SBA District Office
In today’s episode, Brandon L. Mathews gives an update on Tornado Disaster Relief efforts; discuss SBA rule changes to address persistent capital access gaps among key demographics; and the new hire …
March 31, 2023 Disaster Relief Resources from SBA, FEMA, and Arkansas, Food and Beverage Startup Series
Today's episode is in response to the storms and tornado recovery resources for the impacted communities across Arkansas that affected central Arkansas March 31, 2023. You can see a full list of thes…
AR SBA Hires New Lender Relation Specialist, PTAC is APEX Accelerator, New Latino ABN Spoke
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Join Brandon in today’s episode all about new things. The Arkansas SBA District Office hired a new employee. Our friends at Arkansas PTAC have a new name. Spoiler alert, it’s the ‘A…
Building Your Outside Team
In this episode, Kam talks about the five professionals that business people should know and have symbiotic relationships with. He details the benefit and types of services you should be looking for.…
Business Plans: Small Upfront Cost With Long-Term Savings
Today's episode is all about business plans. Brandon discusses the purpose of a business plan, why you need one, and how to write one. We also cover some free resources and materials to help you get …
Employee Retention Tax Credit: What Is It and Am I Eligible?
Today we're going to discuss the Employee Retention Tax Credit and answer some FAQs regarding this program and talk about how you can access it when you file this year. Additionally, we're going to h…
The First Ever Arkansas Grown Conference & Expo, Free Legal Services from UA Little Rock Bowen Law School
Today’s show features Brandon L. Mathews speaking with Doug Cortes. Doug, Director of the Business Innovations Legal Clinic for the University of Arkansas at Little Bowen Law School. With nearly 20 y…
Free Self-Guided Education Platforms, Arkansas Business Navigator Events Around the State
Welcome to 2023 as we kickoff a new season talking about the tools that will help you complete some of your entrepreneurial New Year resolutions and business goals. Our primary focus will be free sel…
2023 Trends to Watch, SBA Disaster Loan Rate Changes, The Government Will Buy That From You
Today’s episode is going to review a recent SBA article discussing some of the top business trends to look for in 2023 that YOU need to be aware of; some positive changes happening to the SBA Disaste…
Arkansas Business Navigator Grant Guide
In the spirit of the holidays, this week's episode is about grants available to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arkansas.
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ABN Grant Guide