Norht Little Rock, Arkansas Ron Smiley, owner of Smiley's Neighborhood Grocery Delivery, recognizes the importance of customer service. Elderly and disabled residents of Central Arkansas unable to shop traditionally will rapidly become increasingly dependent upon Smiley's Neighborhood Grocery Delivery to fullfill their needs for groceries and dairy products. Smiley's also appeals to soccer moms with limited time for routine shopping and inner city residents with limited transportation availability who don't have convenient access to a variety of shopping choices.
Customers can place orders by phone, by email, or soon by logging on to the company's web page.
Smiley recently started his new business with the help of the new SBA Prequalification Loan Program. Prequalification by SBA assures potential lenders that a proposal has merit and SBA will stand behind the loan. Although it doesn't assure that borrowers can find a bank willing to lend the money, prequalification by SBA greatly improves their chances. As an African American and U.S. Air Force veteran, Smiley qualified to apply for SBA prequalification, which is available to veterans, minorities, women, exporters, and rural businesses. Prior to starting his business, Smiley thoroughly researched his venture, using the free facilities of the Small Business Development Center in Little Rock.