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
- Forming a Business
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Market Plan Development
- Market Research
Management Issues
- Human Resources
- Leadership/Professional Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
- Insurance Requirements
- Tax Credits
- Obtaining Government Funding
- Obtaining Debt Funding
Import and Export Assistance
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Trade Education and Training
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Demographic/Census Data
Marketing/Sales
- Market Research
- Feasibility Studies
- Competitive Analysis
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
- Site Location Assistance
Regulatory Compliance
- Government Requirements
- Patent Information
- Registration, licenses and permits
- Trademark and Copyright Information
Technical Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Commercialization
- Industrial Technology Research
Training
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
- Business Management Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
Product Development
- Patent Information
- Product Design and 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
- Life Sciences Development
- Manufacturing Development
- Technology Transfer
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
- Home-Based Business Training
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Site Location
- Startup Classes
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
