Threshold Barriers: Navigating Small Business Financing in Central Arkansas
An Honors Thesis Research Project at Harding University
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Are you a current, former, or aspiring small business owner in Central Arkansas?
Financing Access for AR entrepreneurs
Financing Access for AR entrepreneurs
Small businesses are essential to Arkansas communities, but many entrepreneurs face 'threshold barriers' when seeking financing. This project will examine these barriers that affect access to the readily available capital for Central Arkansas entrepreneurs.
This research project will result in both an academic thesis and a practical financing guide for entrepreneurs. All will be made available on this site when created, along with other various materials, to culminate in an entrepreneurial resource hub.
Ways to Participate
Ways to Participate
A brief (~5 min) questionnaire for individuals who have started, attempted to start, or seriously considered starting a small business in Central AR. Your input will help strengthen research by identifying common financing challenges and resource gaps.
Sign up for a brief interview for entrepreneurs and entreprenuerial support professionals to share their experience with small business financing in Central AR.
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