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10 Free Business-Boosting Resources You Can Access at the Library

What’s everywhere, free and filled with entrepreneurial goodness? It’s the library! And you won’t just find that help in books. Kansas City’s library systems are chock full of resources and guidance from experts to help small business owners. Whether you’re wondering if starting a business is right for you or looking...

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See How You Can Keep the GEWKC Magic Going Into 2024 and Beyond

As Global Entrepreneurship Week - KC comes to a close, here's how you can keep the inspiration, expert advice and networking going into 2021 and beyond.

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How to Be an Influencer and Content Creator, According to 6 Pros Who Made It Their Career

If you’re wondering about how to be an influencer or content creator, we built this blog to show you how to successfully pursue this form of entrepreneurship. With time, effort and the right strategies, you can build a successful business around writing blogs and newsletters, producing videos, hosting podcasts, live...

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Meet the 10 Businesses Competing for $40,000 in Prizes at the 2023 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition

AltCap has announced the 10 finalists for its annual AltCap you Biz Pitch Competition taking place at this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City. These 10 businesses will deliver live pitches on Nov. 16 at Plexpod Westport at Park 39 as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City for a chance to win...

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GEWKC 2023 Insiders’ Guide: How to Make the Most of Global Entrepreneurship Week – KC

Ready to connect, learn and grow? Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City is the place to be! Nov. 13-19, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and peeps who support KC small business will gather for classes, workshops, panels and networking events galore. It’s all things entrepreneurship, and it’s all FREE. GEWKC is open...

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10 Reasons You’ve Gotta Attend Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City

It’s the same old question: What’s in it for me? With Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City, the answer is: PLENTY! If you’re wondering why you should go to GEWKC Nov. 13-19 (in-person base camp is Nov. 15-17), we compiled a list of some pretty great reasons, and we bet by...

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Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City 2023

GEWKC: Build Your Agenda from 100+ Sessions for Nov. 13-19

Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City, the metro’s largest annual, multiday educational event for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners, kicks off Nov. 13-19, and attendees can now sign up to attend no-cost virtual and in-person sessions throughout the week that will supercharge their business or business idea. To attend for...

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These Reputable Brokers Can Help You Sell Your Kansas City Area Business

You won’t live forever, and you can’t own a business forever, either. Sooner or later, every business owner has to transfer ownership, sell, liquidate or merge with another venture. Many business owners actively avoid thinking about succession planning. But knowing your options can help you make the right decision instead of...

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Dr. Shelley Cooper wins the 2022 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition

Win Up to $25,000 at the 2023 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition at GEWKC

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur in Kansas or Missouri with big dreams for your business? Are you looking for that one opportunity to take your venture to the next level? Look no further because the 2023 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition is here and is giving out more than $40,000...

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Starting or Growing a Business? Make Sure You Use This Key KC Resource

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...

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