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Missouri SBDC at University of Missouri Kansas City

The Missouri SBDC offers personalized and extensive services from knowledgeable and helpful professionals focused on your business success. The Small Business Development Center at UMKC offers one-on-one counseling and training through our ELEVATIONLAB™ track programs to business owners and emerging business owners.

About

The Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC is Kansas City’s leading resource for starting, developing and growing a business. The ELEVATIONLAB™ training programs offer expertise to businesses of all types and stages. Our trainings combined with our one-on-one counseling assist thousands of entrepreneurs in the Kansas City region each year. 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, economic gardening, marketing and international trade. Our center is part of the network of Missouri SBDC’s and an affiliate of the UMKC Innovation Center.

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Management Issues

  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding
  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Trade Education and Training

Marketing/Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Regulatory Compliance

  • Trademark and Copyright Information
  • Insurance Requirements

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization
  • Technology Transfer

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
  • Human Resources Training
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Business Management Training

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Valuation
  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Commercialization

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes
  • Feasibility Studies

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
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Contact Information
Jen Spilker
Website
http://sbtdc.umkc.edu
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