Starting a business is something that many Arkansans dream of - it's one of the distinguishing characteristics of our nation's free enterprise system. Turning this dream into reality, however, is not an easy task.
People are free to start businesses, but they are also free to fail.
The decision to start a business is an intensely personal one - no one can make it for you. You need to determine if you have a market for your product. Without customers that will buy your product or service in sufficient numbers and at a high enough price to provide a profit, the business will fail. Products or services, however inherently attractive, do not sell themselves or manage businesses. You must be able to demonstrate to yourself and others that you have sufficient skill and experience to manage your business and bring the product to market profitably.