On Demand: First Steps to Starting and Managing a Small Business (Prerecorded Presentation)
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Virtual
This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will learn about the importance of planning and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.
At the end of this learning…
Start & Manage a Small Business --The First Steps
July 1, 2025Virtual
This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…
NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop via Zoom
July 8, 2025 - July 9, 2025Virtual
This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses, that have a breakthrough technology, in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trade Shows - How to Cut Costs by Half and Boost International Sales
July 8, 2025Virtual
Trade shows are expensive and it can be hard to know whether the prospects you meet on the floor are worth pursuing or not. In this webinar you will learn how to cut costs of major tradeshows by 50% or more, get pre-arranged meetings with serious international buyers in attendance, gain valuable…
Show Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for Your Business
July 8, 2025Virtual
Every business needs fuel to grow, and funding is one of the most critical ingredients. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this dynamic course will walk you through a wide range of funding sources to help power your business.
…
Build Your Brand & Marketing Blueprint
July 15, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
Marketing as a small business can feel overwhelming, but this course provides a solid foundation for long-term marketing success. By focusing on your brand identity and marketing strategy first, you’ll ensure that your marketing resonates with your target audience, creates consistency and drives…
Start & Manage a Small Business --The First Steps
July 15, 2025Virtual
This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan.…
Quarterly Connect & Collaborate (LOZ)
July 16, 2025In-personOsage BeachMO
Join Us for Our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate Event!
Designed exclusively for small business owners like you! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey (must have an established business),…
Quarterly Connect & Collaborate
July 16, 2025In-personOdessaMO
Join Us for Our Quarterly Connect & Collaborate Event! Designed exclusively for small business owners like you! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey (must have an established business), this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow…
Design a Winning Sales Process
July 16, 2025HybridKirkwoodMO
This course is designed for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create an effective sales model to drive growth and profitability. We’ll cover fundamental concepts and practical strategies for developing, implementing and optimizing a sales process tailored to your…
Social Media Strategies
July 22, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
Determining your strategy for social – before you get on social, you have to know why you’re on it, who you’re trying to reach and where to find them.
Defining your objective Knowing your target audienceDetermining the right platforms for you Optimizing your profile for success –…
Business Plan Basics: Craft Your Roadmap to Success
July 23, 2025Virtual
We’ll dive into the essential elements of crafting a comprehensive business plan. We’ll explore the “whys” of having a plan, your target audience for the plan, and some steps to effectively execute it. We’ll also take a look at available resources to assist with building your plan. Our goal is…
Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business (2-part)
July 26, 2025Virtual
This program is designed for child care administrators and qualifies for up to 4 hours through MOPD.
“Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business” is a comprehensive course designed to empower childcare…
Start & Manage a Small Business --The First Steps
July 29, 2025Virtual
This workshop with the St. Louis SBDC will guide you through the steps to start your own business and provide resource materials. We'll focus on the legalities associated with doing business in Missouri, the challenges of business ownership, evaluating a business idea, and the need to plan…
Scale Up! Kansas City
August 7, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 7 – November 20.
An…
Trade Tuesday: Upcoming International Trade Events for Missouri Businesses and How to Prepare
August 12, 2025Virtual
This Fall a number of unique international business events and opportunities are taking place in Missouri. We will tell you what’s happening, and how to prepare to make the most of them.
In this webinar, we will introduce you…
Applied Food Safety Microbiology
August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…
Tech Venture
August 20, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
This class meets for 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm;
Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged.
You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge…
Food Safety and Canning Workshop
August 22, 2025In-personIndependenceMO
If you are a beginner planning to start your own value-added canning business, you should join this workshop organized by the University of Missouri Extension. This is a FREE workshop (Courtesy: USDA through Missouri Department of Agriculture) to learn everything you need to know about safely…
Business Plan Basics: Craft Your Roadmap to Success
August 27, 2025Virtual
We’ll dive into the essential elements of crafting a comprehensive business plan. We’ll explore the “whys” of having a plan, your target audience for the plan, and some steps to effectively execute it. We’ll also take a look at available resources to assist with building your plan. Our goal is…
GROWTH360
September 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.
How can…
Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)
September 9, 2025 - December 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in…
Early Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County - 4 Sessions
September 16, 2025 - October 7, 2025In-personLebanonMO
Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.
…
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session Program)
September 22, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.
…
Jumpstart
September 26, 2025 - October 24, 2025In-personSedaliaMO
5-Week Business Foundation Program
You’ve got the idea, but now you need the blueprint to bring it to life. Join us for an intensive 5-week program designed to help you build a solid foundation for your business success. We’ll…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
September 30, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the…
Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs
October 14, 2025Virtual
Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs?
You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…
Supervision Boot Camp: Leadership Series (4-Day Program)
October 20, 2025 - October 23, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to build…
Managing People, Processes & Projects
November 12, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
December 4, 2025 - December 5, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific…