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Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop Host Toy Drive

December 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Runaround Running & Fitness, Bartlett’s Shoe Company, and Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop are hosting a Santa Toy Drive this holiday season! All donations made to this event will benefit Children’s Haven of Southwest […]

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BBB Business Tip: 7 Tactical Ways Every Business Can Use Local Marketing to Boost Sales

December 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

There are many methods for growing your business, but local marketing is an excellent way to get your foot in the door. Whether you’ve just started building your marketing strategy or you’re looking to build […]

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Colbert Lawn Service’s Winning Tips for December 2021

December 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

For over four decades, Colbert Lawn Service has exceeded customer expectations in Joplin. The company is always happy to share their wisdom and experience to help community members have the best lawns and yards possible. […]

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BBB Business Tip: Small Business Marketing KPIs You Should Be Tracking

December 3, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Today, sales and customer acquisition are more important than ever for small businesses. In order to gain more customers and boost your sales, you need to have good marketing campaigns in place, and just as […]

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Candyland Christmas Comes to Downtown Joplin

December 2, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Holiday events are in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Window Competition. This is an annual competition organized by Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA), which includes different categories for businesses to […]

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Where Will Your Business Be in 2024?

November 30, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University I recently taught a workshop about business planning. The main idea was to have participants think about where their business is today […]

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BBB Business Tip: 10 Holiday Marketing Ideas to Boost Brand Engagement

November 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Based on last year’s data, small businesses experienced a 26.6% increase in sales from online shopping over the holidays. So, what does that mean for your holiday marketing strategy? In order to increase your brand engagement this […]

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Entrepreneurship Degree Approved by Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Directors

November 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The College of Business at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will offer a new degree in entrepreneurship beginning in the fall of 2022. The program was approved by the university’s Board of […]

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BBB Business Tip: Why Demand Generation is Key for Sales Growth

November 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The most successful businesses understand the importance of demand generation for growth, and they are constantly seeking opportunities to generate leads that will turn into sales. While this strategy has proven to be highly effective, […]

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BBB Business Tip: Creating a Business Continuity Plan

November 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a strategic plan for an organization to continue providing its goods or services through a disruption such as a natural disaster, fire, cyberattack or public health emergency. Even if the chances […]

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