The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting a healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, […]
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College Webb City Management Students (Team Crowder), participated in the Joplin Regional Innovation & Technology Summit’s Pitch Competition, which was organized by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by […]
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce a special upcoming event that coincides with MSSU’s international semester: “Why Export to Czech Republic and Central […]
Ask any owner of a small business their recipe for success and they’ll likely tell you it requires a combination of passion, drive, and unrelenting dedication. That’s not the whole story, though. Building and maintaining […]
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 […]
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University It’s the week before Thanksgiving and all through the land, celebrations are occurring, some even are grand. It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, and […]
Exercise for small business owners: Imagine your employees as the headliners of a concert tour. Night after night, they’re playing to adoring fans, thrilling the crowds, and consistently delivering out-of-body experiences. In short, they put […]
Business networking can be intimidating, but is a great way to grow your business. Consumers often choose to do business with people they know, like, and trust. Networking with other business owners can help people […]
MJ Surveying, LLC, co-owned by Eric Miller and Brian Atnip, has acquired Hurst-Rosche/L&L Survey Inc. of Neosho, which was established in the 1980s with land survey records (primarily from Newton and McDonald Counties) dating back […]
Feeling like the parent of your office is not a fun position to find yourself in as the owner of a small business. It does happen, though. Team members have disagreements and finding solutions for […]
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