October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and America’s Car-Mart of Joplin, for the sixth consecutive year, will be promoting their “Drive Away Cancer” campaign throughout the month. Car-Mart dealerships promote this initiative through various local […]
Employees are your engine. They drive the whole operation: making sales, interacting with customers, and performing their duties. Your business isn’t going anywhere without those things happening. So, it goes without saying that investing in […]
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University According to the U.S. Commercial Service: More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States. […]
In an uncertain economy, freelancers are a good choice for small businesses who can’t afford, or simply don’t need, a permanent staff member. Many types of work, from writing to graphic design to bookkeeping, can […]
Your company’s website is an online reflection of your business. The information it features and the way it’s presented can ultimately influence customers’ decisions to buy your products or use your services. Making the right […]
Body & Soul Transformation is now offering a program to offer our community and students a free gym membership (at no cost to students/families) through business sponsorships. There are two options available, and each one […]
If you’re launching a new business, your new website presents an opportunity to go beyond the basic one-page template listing your hours and general information. It’s a chance to create a dynamic experience with relatable, […]
Guidelines for the Missouri Department of Economic Development Small Business Grants are now available here. If you know of a small business in your community that would benefit from one of these grants, please share […]
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Please note that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU, and the […]
Social media has long been a favorite haunt of scammers. In a new phishing scam, con artists are going after businesses and individuals with verified accounts — a measure that was supposed to help prevent […]
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