efactory
About
The efactory opened its doors in March of 2013 with one goal in mind: to serve entrepreneurs and business owners throughout southwest Missouri. Today our network of programs is designed to support both large and small businesses throughout southwest Missouri. Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for 1:1 assistance or a large employer addressing workforce challenges, we’re here to help you start, scale and succeed.
Services include but are not limited to: incubator/private office space, coworking, an accelerator program, one-on-one business consulting, ongoing business training opportunities, corporate innovation programs, workforce and professional development training opportunities, professional certificate programs and more. Consulting and training programs at the efactory are hosted by the Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business
- Business Issues Related to a Specific City
- Hispanic Business
- LGBT Business Issues
- Missouri Business Issues
- Native-American Business
- Small Business Policy
- Women’s Business Issues
Business Planning
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Equity Funding
- Venture Capital Equity Providers
- Technology Grants
Operations and Logistics
- Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
Legal Services
- Patent Seminars
- Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information
Marketing/Sales
- Market Research
- Feasibility Studies
- Student Marketing Projects
- Market Plan Development and Training
Networking Organizations
- Demographically Based
- Geographically Based
- Small Business/General
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Obtaining Certification
Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space
- Office Equipment and Furniture
- Accelerators (Specialty)
- Incubator Space (Specialty)
- Office Space (Specialty)
- Maker Space
- Coworking Space (Specialty)
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
Regulatory Compliance
- Patent Information
- Registration, licenses and permits
- Trademark and Copyright Information
Tax Services
- State and Federal TaxTraining
- Tax Credits
Technical Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Commercialization
- Industrial Technology Research
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Human Resources Training
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
Product Development
- Patent Information
- Product Design and Development
- Prototype Development
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
- Purchasing an Existing Business
- Valuation
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- Commercialization
- High Tech Development
- Industrial Technology Research
- Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
Human Resources
- Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
- Retention
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Student Research Projects
- Student Marketing Projects
- Internship Program (Specialty)
Starting a Business
- Feasibility Studies
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Business Research Resources
- Forming a Business
- Site Location
- Startup Classes
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
- Peer Mentoring
- Formal Mentoring Programs
Rachel Anderson
405 N Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65809
(417) 837-2600
(471) 837-2614