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List Your Kansas City Small Business on the New, Updated BuyKC Directory

Get your business listed on buykc.org, a directory of locally owned KC small businesses.

Six Kansas City entrepreneurs who have hiring strategies

How to Hire Good Employees and Boost Your Recruitment Strategy, According to 6 KC Entrepreneurs

Hear from six Kansas City entrepreneurs about the secrets, tips and tricks to hiring and retaining the best employees.

2 KC Entrepreneurs Show You How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

KC entrepreneurs Jeff Wigh of Bryght Labs and Jonaie Johnson of Interplay reveal their tips and tricks for creating a successful crowdfunding campaign.

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How to Hire Your First (or Next) Employee: Follow These 7 Steps, Even in a Tough Market

When your small business needs new workers, make sure you have the legal and logistical bases covered.

5 KC-Area Startups Receive Digital Sandbox KC Early-Stage Project Funding for Q4 2022

Meet the five latest KC innovations to receive early-stage project support from Digital Sandbox KC.

How an Entrepreneur Roundtable Can Add Resilience to Your KC Startup

Explore how Tech Venture Studio roundtables can help your Kansas City tech or science startup.

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How Any KC Entrepreneur Can Build a Successful E-Commerce Business, Step by Step

Launch your online business with these tips from an e-commerce expert.

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KC Classes and Workshops to Help Your Business Rock 2023

Start the new year — and your new business — off right with guidance from Kansas City experts who’ve been there, done that.

6 Ways to Protect Your KC Small Business From Cyberattacks and Hackers

KCSourceLink got the lowdown on down and dirty cyberattacks — and how small businesses can keep cybercrime at bay.

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7 Ways to Prep Your KC Business for 2023 Like a Boss

Make sure your Kansas City small business is starting the year with a plan, a purpose and solid financial footing.

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KCSourceLink Kansas City Watch List 2022-23: Startups and Scaling Businesses

Learn more about the nine companies on the 2022-23 Kansas City Watch List of Startups and Scaling Businesses.

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