In Kansas City, we’re fortunate to have a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. There are hundreds of programs that serve small business owners at different points of their entrepreneurial journeys. But the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) does it all. These centers provide specialized mentoring, classes and resources to entrepreneurs at all...
In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence and information overload is a constant struggle, finding a way to distill valuable insights and growth strategies from lengthy content can be a challenge. This is the exact challenge that Drop Of Wisdom, a groundbreaking startup based in Kansas City, Missouri is...
Fahteema Parrish had a unique path into the construction industry and entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Fahteema obtained an up close and personal view of what hard work really looked like. Her mother and father were entrepreneurs and owned their own HVAC business. Growing up, she remembers going on...
August is National Black Business Month. It’s a time to celebrate these companies that help drive our economy and enrich our communities. According to the U.S. Census, there were more than 140,000 Black- or African American-owned businesses in the U.S. in 2020. Those ventures employed 1.3 million people and boasted annual...
Kansas City’s business community is invited to lead and submit sessions for this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City (Nov. 15-17, 2023), a three-day interactive educational experience driven by community members. The community is invited to submit session ideas through Friday, Aug. 25 at gewkc.com. “Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas...
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...
New business owners often learn by trial and error. But there is an easier way. KCSourceLink’s Resource Partners offer a wide variety of free or low-cost information sessions, classes and workshops. Whether you want to see if your idea resonates or you’re wondering how to get the word out, there’s a...
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...
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...
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...
