Oct.
2015

Missouri Business eNews

MO SBTDC, MO PTAC, Mid-America TAAC, Workforce Program

Transforming Missouri Businesses

MU Extension Business Development Program

Success stories

Paradise Locker Meats, Inc. - Trimble

Just a little bit of paradise for carnivores.

Read about Paradise Locker Meats' success.

Elemental Enzymes Inc. - St. Louis
(Where are they now?

Helping feed 9 billion people by 2050, is where.

Read the update about Elemental Enzymes.

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

BDP wins two Extension awards Chrystal Irons, Sandra Marin

Irons, Marin win prestigious awards for superior service to Missouri businesses.
Read about the honored business specialists.

Missouri funding news

It's good news for higher ed, towns, cities and startups, too.
Read funding news.

New IRS resource to help large employers understand health care law

Two provisions of the Affordable Care Act for large employers are in effect. Are you compliant?
Read about the new ACA resources.

Congratulations to America's SBDCs on 35 years!

"SBDCs give us a competitive advantage in the global economy."
Read about ASBDC's 35th anniversary.

MO SBTDC opens new center at Lincoln University, Jefferson City

Lincoln University center opened Oct. 1, helmed by Andria Hendricks.
Read about the new SBTDC at Lincoln University.

SBA: More contracts to women-owned small businesses

New rule is effective October 14.
Read about federal contracting awards for women-owned small businesses.

Tips

12 tips for getting your business back on track this fall

Haven't sprung into fall yet? It'll be the holidays before you know it.

Read how to get geared up for fall.

Is your business healthy enough to hire a new employee?

Can you afford to hire a new employee? Can you really afford not to?

Read considerations for hiring staff.

- Contributed by Kelly Burkart through a partnership with US Bank.

Upcoming application deadlines

Oct. 23: Small Business Vouchers Pilot
Nov. 23: ScaleUP! Kansas City

Learning around the state

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

Oct. 21-23: MEDC Fall Conference - Columbia
Finance topics for small business

Oct. 21: How to Control Cash Flow - Jefferson City
Oct. 27: Analyzing & Managing Cash Flow - Joplin
Oct. 28: Predicting Future Cash Needs - Jefferson City
Nov. 4, Nov. 11: Manage Your Financials - Don't Let Them Manage You and Command Your Cash - Kansas City
Nov. 4: Pricing for Success - Jefferson City
Nov. 10: Predicting Cash Needs - Joplin

Oct. 27: Social/New Media Basics - Columbia
Oct. 28: Social Media Secrets and Strategies for Business - Kansas City
Nov. 4: The ABC's of E-X-P-O-R-T: Documentation and Compliance - St. Charles
Nov. 6: Where Will Your Business Be in 2018? - Joplin
Nov. 10: VBRC 11th Anniversary Gala, Veteran Entrepreneurs Strengthening America - St. Louis
Nov. 28: Small Business Saturday - nationwide

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 and 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.

Economic impact numbers reveal $105 of return for every $1 invested

From 2012 through 2014, the programs within the Business Development Program assisted clients in creating more than $2 billion in economic impact, including creating or retaining 27,170 jobs, increasing sales by $643 million, acquiring investments of $661 million and winning government contracts of $809 million. Read more about BDP impact.

Contact a BDP specialist near you and learn how to transform your business.

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