As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. Small Business Administration continues to release updates and new guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and shuttered venue operators grant (SVOG) program. BKD CPAs & Advisors has […]
Cybersecurity is becoming more important than ever and being careful about what emails, attachments, and links you open at the office is a big first step. Terry Allen, Senior Security Consultant with OXEN Technology, walks […]
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! Take Control: Owning the Sales Process, Part Two: Implement the Sale Thursday, […]
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University “Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid of only standing still.” – Proverb Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial firms are always looking for […]
The drumbeat for increased and more standardized disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues has grown louder in recent months, but the path ahead is still murky. There is no one-size-fits-all ESG program because every […]
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 […]
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm Every adult and, by extension, every family needs an estate plan. Not only is attending to this essential task a cornerstone of healthy financial […]
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. […]
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Business of the Year Awards, presented by BKD CPAs & Advisors and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. This is your opportunity to nominate a business or a […]
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston S. Churchill Successful […]
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