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Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri State University (MSU) is a leading resource for startup and growing businesses. The program serves businesses in 16 counties throughout southwest Missouri, with offices located in Springfield and West Plains, Missouri. The Missouri SBDC at MSU is part of the efactory, offering premier professional and leadership training. Companies can increase their effectiveness and overall success through training programs on timely, real-world topics facilitated by leading industry experts. The SBDC also offers custom tailored training solutions to meet specific workplace needs.

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.

The following are examples of the type of assistance available in the network:

Finance

  • Financial analysis with industry comparisons, ratio analysis, break-even, and more
  • Capital budgeting
  • Financial projections
  • Financing options and debt restructuring

Recordkeeping and accounting

Marketing

  • Market research (demographics, psychographics, drive time studies, etc.)
  • Customer segmentation • Customer relationships and satisfaction
  • Customer and market knowledge
  • Competitive analysis
  • Pricing
  • Promotions Management
  • Business Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Balance Scorecards
  • Management analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • Ethics and liability management
  • Human resources (Recruitment and selection, compensation and employee retention, policies/manuals, motivating employees, etc.)

Technology Development

  • Patent assistance
  • Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants
  • Investor presentations and preparation
  • Building management teams

Training

  • Small Business Owner Training
  • Workforce Development Training

Services

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

Buying or Selling a Business

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

Financial Resources and Assistance

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

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies

Import and Export Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting
  • Trade Education and Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Industry Specific Research/Expertise

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Commercialization
  • High Tech Development
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Manufacturing Development
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing/Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Student Marketing Projects

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Design and Development

Regulatory Compliance

  • Trademark and Copyright Information

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Commercialization

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
Primary ContactChrystal Irons
AddressSpringfield, MO 65897
Phone(417) 837-2617
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We want to be your connection to Missouri entrepreneurship. Call (866) 870-6500 or email us to talk to our Resource Navigators about how to grow your business or to learn how to connect with MO entrepreneurship.

4747 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
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