Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University – West Plains
About
This office is one of a network of offices located throughout the state. The Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide business training and one-on-one assistance to existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Our trainings combined with our one-on-one counseling assist entrepreneurs throughout the region. Experts in a variety of fields, the staff specializes in topics that affect all small business owners. Our staff is able to offer services in strategic planning, marketing and international trade. Our center is part of the network of Missouri SBTDCs and an affiliate of Missouri State University in West Plains.
Visit our website to learn more. A list of upcoming workshops can be found on our website as well as the MOSourceLink online business calendar.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Business Issues Related to a Specific City
- Missouri Business Issues
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
- Demographic/Census Data
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Forming a Business
Management Issues
- Human Resources
- Leadership/Professional Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Debt Funding
- Obtaining Government Funding
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Insurance Requirements
- Tax Credits
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
Import and Export Assistance
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Trade Education and Training
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Demographic/Census Data
Marketing/Sales
- Competitive Analysis
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Research
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
- Site Location Assistance
Regulatory Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Registration, licenses and permits
- Patent Information
- Trademark and Copyright Information
Technical Assistance
- Commercialization
- Industrial Technology Research
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
- Business Management Training
Product Development
- Patent Information
- Product Design and Development
Buying or Selling a Business
- Buying or Selling a Franchise
- Valuation
- Purchasing an Existing Business
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- Manufacturing Development
- High Tech Development
- Life Sciences Development
- Commercialization
- Industrial Technology Research
- Technology Transfer
Starting a Business
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
- Startup Classes
- Business Research Resources
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Site Location
- Forming a Business
- Feasibility Studies
- Home-Based Business Training
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
