March
2016

Missouri Business eNews

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

Transforming Missouri Businesses

MU Extension Business Development Program

Success stories

The eMINTS National Center - Columbia

Education innovators land $12m in DOE funds with BDP assistance, workshops.

Read about eMINTS's success.

Midland GIS Solutions, LLC, Midland Surveying, Inc. - Maryville, St. Joseph

To NASA and beyond!

Read about Midland GIS Solutions and Midland Surveying's success.

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

4 BDP clients win SBA awards SBA winners' logos

For the second year in a row.
Learn more about these firms.

MU report: BDP generates revenue for state

Speaking of winners.
Read about programs' contributions to MU's economy.

Diversity business stats

Diversity isn't just the shape of things to come, it pays, too.
Learn about the positive effect of minorities and women in business.

Kansas City No. 7 for women-owned businesses

Speaking of women-owned businesses.
Read about the growth of women-owned firms in Missouri.
Platte County map

Platte County report

The north Kansas City county isn't doing too badly, either.
Read about encouraging signs for growth just north of KC.

IRS roundup March 2016

Ready for April 18?
Get tax information on non-cash donations and health care exemptions.

Doing business with the government 3 people writing proposal

How to cut through the acres of red tape? MO PTAC knows.
Read about how to sell to the government plus new seminars on contracting and negotiating.

Missouri general revenue report

Win-win! Revenues increase to nearly $5 billion while corporate taxes drop.
Get the Missouri Office of Administration's data.

Tips

Top 10 global consumer trends for 2016

Of agnostic shoppers, time shoppers and spending singles.

Read this new report about shifting shopping trends.

10 ways to spring clean your business

Your business deserves a thorough cleaning as much as your home.

Tips for springing ahead.

Learning around the state

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

March 16: Succession planning and valuing your business - online
March 23: Grassroots entrepreneurship - Columbia
March 30, April 6, April 13: Financial management - West Plains
March 30: Where will your business be in 2019? - Joplin
April 7: Human Resources documentation - Springfield
April 7: Pitching to investors - Kansas City
April 12: HR issues you need to know - Columbia
April 18-22: FastTrac NewVenture - St. Louis
New government contracting series in April

April 19: Writing a winning proposal for government contracts - Jackson
April 21: Writing a winning proposal for government contracts - Springfield
April 26: Are you a good negotiator? - Jackson
April 28: Are you a good negotiator? - Springfield

April 26: Patents and trademarks: Get the information you need to protect your intellectual property - St. Louis
July 13: Understanding the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence and the Balanced Scorecard approach to strategic planning - Columbia

Educational offerings are available in numerous subject areas, including:

Starting a business
Writing a business plan
Business management (including FastTrac)
Marketing/sales (including social media/e-commerce)
Finance/cash flow/bookkeeping (including QuickBooks)
Exporting/international trade
Selling to the government
HR management/hiring, training, retaining employees
Technology grants, IP issues
Growing a business
Special conferences for women, veterans, more

Visit the small business training calendar, procurement training calendar or international trade training calendar for more events, dates, details and registration information.

Economic impact numbers reveal $119 of return for every $1 invested

From 2013 through 2015, the MU Extension Business Development Program assisted Missouri firms in creating or retaining 24,180 jobs, increasing sales by $439 million, acquiring investments of $419.6 million and winning government contracts of $1.4 billion. BDP is a solid return on investment, creating $119 of economic impact for every $1 invested and creating one job for every $930 in total funding. Read more about BDP impact.

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

Missouri Business eNews is published monthly by the University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program, W1035 Lafferre Hall
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