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See Which 6 KC Companies Rank Among Inc.’s List of Best Workplaces for 2023

Inc. Magazine is out with its 2023 Best Workplaces list, and six companies in the Kansas City-area made the cut — ranging from a recruiting firm that specializes in finance to a tech firm that offers communication software for churches. The magazine honored 591 companies across the nation. To qualify, companies had...

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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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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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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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Greater KC Chamber Announces Its Top 10 Small Businesses of 2023

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce revealed its Top 10 Small Businesses of 2023.  The 10 finalists will compete for the 2023 Mr. K Small Business of the Year title, which honors a local business that has shown growth or sustainability with strong employee relations, a commitment to initiatives tied...

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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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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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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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Kansas City entrepreneurs with hiring expertise

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

Are you wondering how to hire good employees for your small business, or do you want to create the best recruitment strategy for this tough hiring environment? (We know it’s not easy out there right now.) Fear not! We asked six Kansas City entrepreneurs about their best tips, tricks and advice...

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