Driftland Advances, a small-business funding broker in Conway, Arkansas, works with Sherwood owners by phone and online. Sherwood is in Pulaski County. Census data show ZIP 72120 had 542 employer establishments in 2023, led by retail and other services, and Sherwood's self-employment rate of 5.2 percent was below the Arkansas rate. Lending partners decide.
| County | Pulaski County, AR |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 21.2 miles SE of Conway, AR |
| ZIP 72120 employers | 542 in 2023 (Census ZBP) |
| Other services | 76 establishments, 61.8% under five staff |
| Self-employed residents | 5.2%, +/- 1.2 (ACS 2020-2024) |
Sherwood, AR and ZIP 72120
Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, about 21.2 miles southeast of Conway, AR in a straight line, and outside Faulkner County, so county figures from elsewhere on this site do not describe it. Sherwood covers about 26.0 percent of the land in ZIP 72120 (Census 2020 ZCTA-place relationship file); the ZIP figures below include businesses beyond the city.
ZIP 72120 in numbers
ZIP 72120 had 542 employer establishments in 2023, with 6,418 paid employees and annual payroll of about $320.5 million (U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023; the payroll figure carries a moderate noise flag). 55.2 percent had fewer than five employees. Retail led with 83 establishments, other services followed with 76, then construction (63), health care (61), professional services (45), accommodation and food services (44) and finance and insurance (43).
A large service-business sector
The "other services" category covers repair shops, salons, dry cleaners and similar businesses. With 76 establishments it is the second-largest group in ZIP 72120, and 61.8 percent had fewer than five employees. These businesses tend to need modest amounts for equipment, a vehicle or a slow month, rather than large build-outs. Construction in the ZIP was small-scale too, with 66.7 percent of 63 firms under five staff.
Self-employment among Sherwood, AR residents
About 5.2 percent of employed Sherwood residents were self-employed, plus or minus 1.2 points, below the Arkansas figure of 10.4 percent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). The self-employed were split almost evenly between incorporated (2.7 points) and unincorporated (2.6 points) businesses. Most Sherwood businesses in the ZIP data are employers rather than solo operators.
Reaching us from Sherwood, AR
Owners in Sherwood call (501) 437-5814 or use the online form. We have no staff in Sherwood or elsewhere in Pulaski County. Working capital is the usual starting point for a slow-month gap.
From here: Faulkner County business figures give the county picture around Conway, AR, and the surrounding area lists every nearby town.
Who Driftland Advances works with in Sherwood, AR
Our lending partners have confirmed they fund contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock, and Driftland Advances works with businesses like these in Sherwood, AR. Each partner still decides case by case.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- Recent business bank statements (partners often ask for three to six months)
- Business and personal tax returns for the latest year
- Current financial statements: profit and loss plus a balance sheet
- A driver's license or passport for each owner
- Formation documents and your EIN
- A written quote or invoice if the money is for equipment
Each lending partner sets its own list, so treat this as a starting point.
How a request moves forward
- Reach us at (501) 437-5814 or through the contact form. When we call back, the first questions are simple: what the funding is for, how long the business has operated and its rough revenue.
- We walk through the funding types that suit that purpose and the paperwork partners tend to ask for. Nothing goes out until you say so.
- After you give the go-ahead, we share the request with suitable lending partners, and each one decides on its own.
- Any offer comes from the partner. Read the total cost, the payment schedule and the terms before deciding; turning it down is always an option.
Our office is at 1103 Oak St, Conway, AR 72032.
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