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Veterans Business Resource Center

Free assistance to honorably discharged veterans, transitioning military and military families with preparations to self-employment or business expansion.

About

This St. Louis nonprofit organization was founded and  is operated by veterans to assist their fellow veterans in the formation and expansion of small businesses in the Midwestern United States. Specialized skills in business planning and consulting, plan review, loan package guidance and structured entrepreneurial training.

Headquarters Office:911 Washington Avenue Suite 705, St. Louis MO 63101

North City Business Development Center 2700 N 14th Street, St. Louis MO 63106, 314-531-VETS (8387)

Kansas City Satellite: 1000 Walnut Suite 500, Kansas City MO 64106, Main Line: 816-426-4900, Direct message line 314-532-8387 and fax:  877-825-4190

Services

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Economic and Site Development

  • Lease Review

Financial Resources and Assistance

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

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Retention

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Forming a Business
  • Lease Review

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing/Sales

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

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring

Networking Organizations

  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development
  • Strategic Planning

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Small Business Policy

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Bid Matching and Preparation
  • Obtaining Certification
  • Registration Assistance

Starting a Business

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

Training

  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
Primary ContactDarcella Craven
Addresss911 Washington Avenue
Suite 705
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Phone(314) 531-8387
Fax(877) 825-4190
Directions

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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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info@mosourcelink.com
(866) 870-6500

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