October
2014

Missouri Business eNews
MO SBTDC, MO PTAC, Mid-America TAAC, Workforce Program
Transforming Missouri Businesses
MU Extension
MU Extension Business Development Program 
Greetings -
Join our on LinkedIn group Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook View our videos on YouTube RSS
Just a reminder: You are receiving the Missouri Business.net newsletter because you are a MO SBTDC, MO PTAC or Mid-America TAAC client or partner, or subscribed via the MU Extension Business Development Program (BDP) website.

You may update or change your email address or preferences by clicking on the link titled "Update profile/Email address" at the bottom of this message. You may unsubscribe if you no longer with to receive our emails.
-
 
Success stories
Vicki LaRose of Civil Design, Inc.
Civil Design, Inc. - St. Louis

Vicki LaRose is in civil design but her real business is changing lives.


Mark Hall Cabinetry
Mark Hall Cabinetry - Columbia (Where are they now?)

Good things happen when businesses listen to their BDP counselors.
Read the update about Mark Hall Cabinetry.

-

For more information about doing business in Missouri, visit the MissouriBusiness.net website or contact a business development specialist at one of our centers to receive confidential assistance tailored to your needs.
-
 
News & alerts
Top 9 industries for recent college graduates
new college graduates Many college graduates can't find good jobs. But here are nine fields to start looking.
Read about top industries for new grads.

Small businesses in Missouri to get early access to SHOP marketplace
Sneak peek gives you time to pick the best plan.
Read about the Affordable Care Act SHOP exchange.

Get to know the SBA's 7(j) Management & Technical Assistance Program
If you're in the 8(a) program, 7(j) could be for you.
Read about SBA's 7(j) program.
-
 
Tips
jack o'lantern
20 ways to scare up more business for Halloween

Halloween is a great time for thrills, chills and dollar bills.


hands holding globe
5 reasons to go global and what to know before doing so

Would expanding globally work for your business? Read on to find out.
-
 
Business going green
green bulb
10 ways to save money on energy and reduce waste

And boost your image, too: Forbes says 72 percent of consumers would recommend a brand that supports a good cause.



Upcoming application deadlines
Learning around the state

The BDP offers a variety of outstanding educational opportunities throughout the year. Here are highlights of upcoming events.
Business training

Educational offerings are available for the following major subject areas:
  • Starting a business
  • Writing a business plan
  • Business management (including FastTrac)
  • Marketing/sales (including social media/e-commerce)
  • Finance/cash flow/bookkeeping (including QuickBooks)
  • Winning grants
  • Human resources/hiring employees
  • Growing a business
  • Exporting/international trade
  • Selling to the government
  • Special conferences for women, veterans, government procurement, more
Visit the small business training calendar or the procurement training calendar for more events, dates, details and registration information.

MO SBTDC
Mid-America TAAC
PTAC logo
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.
Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  LinkedIn
Missouri Business eNews is published monthly by the University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program, W1051 Lafferre Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-4321 | [email protected]
MissouriBusiness.net
Do you have a topic to share with your fellow small business owners? Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about? Please send ideas to our editor Neal Fandek at [email protected].

For more information about doing business in Missouri, visit the website at MissouriBusiness.net or contact a business development specialist or procurement specialist at one of our centers to receive confidential assistance tailored to your needs.

You are currently subscribed as . We will never share or sell your email address.

SBA Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

America's SBDC Accredited Member logo
Accredited Member of the ASBDC -
America's Small Business Development Centers

Copyright � 2014 Curators of the University of Missouri. All Rights Reserved.
Readers of Missouri Business eNews have permission to forward this email to others for noncommercial purposes. Print copies allowed for educational purposes. Internet re-posting not permitted; links to MissouriBusiness.net are encouraged.bottom