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BBB Business Tip: Top Ten Scams Targeting Small Businesses

April 12, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses. Local businesses and startups often don’t have the cybersecurity support or established accounting processes of larger […]

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The BBB Invites You to Apply for the 2024 Torch Awards

April 9, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]

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BBB Business Tip: Five Tips for Upgrading Your Website to Drive Sales

March 29, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

With more consumers heading online to search for products and services, it’s more important than ever to have an eye-catching, user-friendly website that helps attract new customers, build brand awareness, and generate sales. Upgrading your […]

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Business of the Year Nominees, Sponsored by FORVIS

March 22, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and FORVIS are excited to announce the 2024 Business of the Year nominees. This year, 17 member businesses and nonprofits were nominated by area business professionals.   […]

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BBB Business Tip: Tax Season Preparation for Businesses

March 14, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Is your business prepared for tax season? Making sure your business is ready is critical to your success. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has nine steps to ensure that your business is prepared: Know your […]

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Missouri Southern State University and Southwest Missouri Bank Presents Entrepreneur Speaker Series Beginning March 26, 2024

March 13, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Are you prepared to be inspired, motivated, and armed with the necessary tools for entrepreneurial success? Look no further than the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)! This spring 2024 semester, MSSU and […]

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Andy Neher Photography: Calling all Superheroes!

March 7, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all superheroes! Think of how special it would be to turn your little ones into the heroes that they dream of. Andy Neher Photography is searching for five to eight courageous kiddos between the […]

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BBB Webinar: A Guide to Understanding AI

March 4, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Everyone has been talking about AI. Have you been thinking about what it can do for your business? Join the Better Business Bureau (BBB) St. Louis and Mix Media on Thursday, March 14 for an exclusive […]

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BBB Business Tip: The Most Important Elements of Every Company Website

February 29, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Your website is the first impression your company will make on potential customers online. Your website is the face of your business and your online marketing strategy. You need a clean, professional, easy-to-navigate site that will help […]

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Deadlines Approaching in Missouri for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought

February 27, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Sacramento, CA) –  Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 14 Missouri counties March 25, 2024, deadline to apply […]

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  • Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
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  • SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
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  • CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
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  • Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
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  • City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
  • Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
  • Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
  • Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
  • SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid
  • SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
  • CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
  • Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
  • Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says
  • BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI
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