Business Growth

ScaleUP! Kansas City Cohort 12

ScaleUP! Kansas City Seeks Top-Tier Small Business Owners Primed to Scale for 13th Cohort

ScaleUP! Kansas City — a selective, game-changing program, offered at no cost to selected participants — is now accepting applications. Its 13th cohort runs from Aug. 24, 2023, to Dec., 14 2023. Applications are accepted through Aug. 14, 2023, at scaleupkc.com. “For nearly a decade, ScaleUP! Kansas City has helped KC...

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Digital Sandbox KC Q2 2023 awardees

4 Fresh Kansas City Startups Receive $20K in Digital Sandbox KC Project Funding for Q2 2023

In line with Digital Sandbox KC’s broader commitment to help accelerate innovations, we are proud to announce the four new companies joining our program that will receive up to $20,000 in project funding and additional support.   From making the college admissions process easier for students to summarizing books and podcasts using...

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AltCap Offers Loans with More Flexible Eligibility Requirements to Help More Underserved Businesses in MO, KS

Are you a small business owner having trouble securing capital? You might be in luck! AltCap, a Kansas City-based community development financial institution in the KCSourceLink Resource Partner Network, has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a lender for the Community Advantage Pilot Loan Program. With this new...

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Kansas City influencers and social media content creators

Boost Your Marketing and Branding with 4 Tips from Successful KC Influencers and Social Media Experts

Your approach to marketing and branding can make or break your business. As a founder, you must find the most effective ways to tell your story, reach your target customers and make meaningful connections. When it comes to engagement, building loyalty and driving sales, social media content creators and influencers...

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Fire Up Your New Business with These Hot Kansas City Entrepreneur Classes, Workshops

There’s no way around it: Starting a new business is a lot of work. Fortunately, Kansas City is filled with experts ready to lend a helping hand. This summer, KCSourceLink’s Resource Partners are offering a ton of classes and events to help you build your new venture. Whether you’re starting from...

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Matt Decoursey and Matt Watson of the Startup Hustle podcast

9 Kansas City Entrepreneurship Podcasts to Help You Grow Your Business

Entrepreneurs and small business owners are constantly trying to acquire new skills and knowledge to survive and thrive in the competitive business landscape. While reading an insightful business book is a great way to gain knowledge and wisdom, not everyone has time in their busy schedule to read. So what should a busy...

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Opportunity for Budding Missouri Tech Startups as Scale VC Closes Second Fund

Scale VC, a venture capital fund based in Columbia, Missouri, has announced the closing of a $5 million fund that will invest in and support early-stage tech founders. Through the new fund, Scale VC will invest $50,0000-$150,000 in 30-40 companies over the next three years. The new fund includes a $1 million...

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Members use a coworking space in Kansas City

Is Coworking Right for Your Small Business? Here Are 5 Ways to Leverage a Coworking Space

As an entrepreneur, there is a good chance you started your business from home, whether it was in a spare bedroom, at your kitchen table or at a nearby coffee shop. And while launching your business from home has its perks, it can also have its drawbacks. Working from home...

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Coworking members work at Plexpod in Kansas City, Missouri.

An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Every Coworking Space in Kansas City

With more and more companies, startups and small businesses embracing a hybrid office model, the demand for flexible workspaces has exploded over the last few years — and Kansas City has been no exception. Coworking spaces in the Kansas City metro offer comfortable working environments for those looking to complete a...

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Mark Lukenbill, Mpruv Sports

How KC Startup Mpruv Sports Wants to Make Golf, Other Sports More Accessible

Mark Lukenbill’s entrepreneurial journey first began in 2021 when he encountered a surprisingly challenging experience — hiring a caddie to golf with on short notice while on a bachelor trip with his friends. Frustrated with the tedious process of finding someone to play with, Mark began to explore the world of...

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