Business Planning

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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Keeyoung Kim of Chingu and Sura Eats

How Crowdfunding Bolstered This KC Entrepreneur’s New Restaurant amid Unexpected Challenges

In the recipe for small business success, patience and determination are two key ingredients. But there’s also the business side to consider and the looming stat that 1 in 5 businesses fail in their first year. Keeyoung Kim, chef-owner of Chingu, a new restaurant and bar in the Westport neighborhood of Kansas...

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Digital Sandbox KC 2023 Q1 awardees

Meet the Latest 4 Early-Stage Kansas City Startups to Land $20K in Sandbox Project Funding

Digital Sandbox KC completed its first-quarter 2023 application cycle, adding four new companies to its early-stage project funding roster. Digital Sandbox KC connects early-stage founders to investors, resources and other founders in Kansas City’s startup network to help them scale their innovations to market. Since Digital Sandbox KC’s inception in 2013, the...

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A collage of Kansas City entrepreneurs

Top 10 KCSourceLink Entrepreneur Stories You Couldn’t Stop Reading in 2022

There’s nothing like learning from someone who’s been there, done that. The KC entrepreneurs who share their stories help us all dream bigger, anticipate roadblocks and dare to succeed. In 2022, these tales of business creation and growth were more popular than ever. But behind every entrepreneur’s story is a flock...

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Courtney Younglove of Health Partners MD

Unwitting Entrepreneur Leverages Comeback KC Ventures to Help More People with Obesity

It’s possible to be a founder and not even know it. That’s how entrepreneurship sneaked up on Courtney Younglove, M.D. She was on her second business before she realized she was an entrepreneur — and discovered that there are tons of resources in Kansas City to empower founders. Learn how Courtney...

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Kansas City Entrepreneur Classes, Events and Workshops That Can Amp Up Your New Business

Let’s get it started in here! Now is the time to learn the fundamentals you need to rock a new business. Not sure you have the know-how to turn your ideas into beautiful entrepreneurial music? KCSourceLink’s Resource Partners offer all kinds of classes and workshops to help you get your idea...

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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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Comeback KC Ventures Announces 2 University Technologies to Receive Support for COVID-19 Innovations

Meet the final two research teams that are receiving support through Comeback KC Ventures.

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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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