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  k12itc, Inc. - Kansas City Brad Sandt looked at the sorry state of education tech and thought, There has to be a better way! Agrisoft Development Group, LLC - Kansas City  In honor of Earth Day April 22, we present one entrepreneur who's gone really green. Infinite Energy Construction, Inc. - Kansas City Where are they now?
BDP client named Small Business Person of the Year.
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10 ways to green your business in celebration of Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day by increasing your business' energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, reuse and recycling to benefit the environment and your bottom line. Get all 10 tips to green your business and save. |
7 tax saving strategies for small and home-based businesses, startups and solopreneurs
April 15 may have come and gone, but tax-savings strategies are forever.  Get all seven tax tips. - Meisa Bonelli, president, Millennial Ventures and Managing Partner of Millennial Tax. Used with permission.Why missing quarterly tax deposits can devastate your business April 15 was the second 2014 estimated tax payment deadline -- you didn't miss it, did you? Read about the importance of tax payments. - Contributed through a partnership with US Bank; article originally published on Entrepreneur.com. |
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Learning around the state
The BDP offers a variety of outstanding educational opportunities throughout the year. Here are highlights of upcoming events.
Small business training Wed., April 16 - Understanding Government Solicitations - St. Charles
- Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop - Kansas City
- Why Export? - Joplin
- Understanding Financial Statements - Jefferson City
Thur., April 17 - Financing Your Technology-Based Business: Winning SBIR/STTR Grants - Columbia
- E-Commerce - St. Louis
- Crowd Sourcing Workshop - Kansas City
- Market Research, Selection & Entry - Where's Your Export Market? - Springfield
- The Basics of Writing a Business Plan - Jefferson City
Fri., April 18 - Starting and Managing a Business - Lee's Summit
Tue., April 22 - Accounting Basics for Small Businesses - Springfield
- Affordable Care Act for Businesses and Non-profits - Carl Junction
- How to Write a Successful Business Plan - Joplin
Wed., April 23 - The First Steps to Starting a Business - Kansas City
- The Basics of Writing a Business Plan - Kansas City
- How to Control Cash Flow - Jefferson City
Thur., April 24 - Understanding Financial Statements - Joplin
Tue., April 29 - QuickBooks for Beginners - Warrensburg
- Borrower's Workshop - Columbia
Wed., April 30 - Predicting Future Cash Needs - Jefferson City
For descriptions, registration information and more events, visit the complete course calendar.
Learn how to sell to the government (procurement training)
Wed., April 16 - Understanding Government Solicitations - St. Charles
Thur., April 17 - Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps - Springfield
Thur., May 1 - Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps - Kansas City
Thur., May 8 - Selling to the Government: The First Steps - St. Louis
- Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps - St. Joseph
View the complete PTAC training course calendar for details.
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Economic impact numbers reveal $102 of return for every $1 invested
From 2011 through 2013, the programs within the Business Development Program assisted clients in creating almost $2 billion in economic impact, including creating or retaining 30,383 jobs, increasing sales by $666 million, acquiring investments of $661.9 million, winning government contracts of $608.2 million and obtaining research awards of $16.8 million. Contact a BDP specialist near you and learn how to transform your business.
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