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The
Missouri Small Business Development Centers
provide counseling in such areas as business
plan development, financial management, market
feasibility, international trade, franchising
and licensing, inventory, marketing and more.
Training programs are offered throughout the
year.
Training program topics
include accounting, marketing, getting started
in business, taxes, financial analysis, cash
flow analysis, computer software packages,
customer service and business plans. Information
and technology resources include computerized
patent, trademark and copyright searches;
computerized exporting leads; product design,
testing and quality control; manufacturing
studies; and plant layout.
Each year, the MO SBDC network
counsels more than 3,000 clients. Most services
are offered at no charge to clients. SBDC’s
serve manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers,
service businesses, inventors, construction, and
agriculture.
The St. Joseph Small Business
Development Center is located in the St. Joseph
Area Chamber of Commerce building to assist
business start-ups and existing businesses. To
schedule your appointment, call
(816) 232-4461.
 
Northwest Missouri SBDC information and
contact info
Missouri Small Business Development Center
information site (This site is listed as a top
source for small businesses' support)
Missouri SBDC Business Portal.....State
functions to start a new business
Missouri SBDC website.....large amounts of
information on small business information
Internal Revenue Service
Small Business Administration
Resources
SCORE
Paul Jenner
SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneur education and
formation, growth and success of small business
nationwide, serving as "Counselors to America’s
Small Business". They provide confidential
counseling and mentoring free of charge.
University Outreach and
Extension
Aline Laing, Business and Industry
Specialist
"Leading the Race to the Future" Business and
Industry Program. Working with business owners
and managers on a one-on-one basis, B&I
specialists help entrepreneurs in all aspects of
business. Training and education programs
designed for the entrepreneur.
E.O.C.
Cathy Ceglenski, Micro-Enterprise Program
Helping businesses get off the ground by
offering "Starting Your Own Business" program to
anyone interested in entrepreneurship. EOC may
provide tuition waivers/scholarships to persons
in Buchanan or Andrew Counties who qualify.
Home Business Alliance
Sharon Dale, President
For home business owners and those interested in
starting a home business, their goal is to
foster professional growth of home business
owners through learning and support activities
and to increase community awareness of the value
of home-based businesses.
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