Missouri SBDC at UMKC

Whatever you are thankful for this year, we hope to make your thanks even greater! On November 17, you can come and learn how to grow your business idea into a real business. The First Steps to Starting a Business and the Basics of Writing a Business Plan - you can register for one or both right here: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu//the-first-steps-to-starting-a-bus/... Get the facts so you can dream big entrepreneurial dreams after your holiday meal!

How was your Halloween? How are your pants fitting now? It's pretty SPOOKY, yes? Guess what doesn't have to scare you? Your business social media...we've got you in our virtual Social Media Road Map for Business class on November 10 at 5:30. Register: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu//social-media-road-map-for-busines/... If you live in KCMO or own a small biz in KCMO - check out the UBGI scholarship: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu/scholarship-programs/

Staying on track is always hard. During a worldwide pandemic??? Forget about it, right? Being a leader requires staying on track even when the world around you isn't. Strength in your leadership is vital to your organization. ... Join our leadership expert from Lynch Bryan Consulting on Nov 11 at 10am for this no cost virtual seminar. Register here: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu/event/leadership-seminar-series-2/

What motivates you? Do your motivators change in stressful times? What if those that consider you a leader are NOT motivated in the same way? Come find out how to adjust your leadership style for your whole team to be motivated!... November 4 at 10am - Zoom webinar Then join us again on the 11th and 18th for other leadership topics of great relevance! Register for one or all: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu/event/leadership-seminar-series/ Our Leadership expert from LynchBryan Consulting will guide the learning and discussion!

Attention food entrepreneurs: Check out this opportunity and act on it today!

Take on Human Resources boldly! Join us for a series of seminars that address top topics in today's HR realm. October 27: Understanding employee state laws and how it has affected business during COVID 19 November 3: How do I hire the right person for the right job? ... November 10: How do I retain the best people for my organization? These no-cost seminars will answer all your questions with facilitation and expert insight from Karen Hughey, founder of KR-HR. Choose to attend any or all events and connect for one-on-one consulting to further your knowledge. Register: https://sbtdc.umkc.edu/human-resources-seminars/

Another awesome entrepreneur learning with us! Civic Saint!

Want investor $$$? Better have a great pitch. Pitching to Investors is on October 22!

The first step doesn't have to be scary...Learn why on October 15. Check out our calendar @ sbdc.umkc.eduThe first step doesn't have to be scary...Learn why on October 15. Check out our calendar @ sbdc.umkc.edu

Small businesses that obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans of $50,000 or less can now use a (new overnight!) streamlined application to apply for loan forgiveness!

Not only does our tech team work with many Digital Sandbox winners, but the Pure Pitch Rally is chock full of startups that are in our program. Five of the eight companies competing are SBDC clients! Air Traffic Awareness AWA TECH Booth Browser... Relay Trade SureShow We are so proud to help these KC tech companies get off the ground with funding opportunities. The Pure Pitch Rally is on October 12th at 4:00pm and streamed live online. Save your spot to watch the competition for more than $1M in funding cash and resources: https://bit.ly/3deh1lk