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7 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Small Business during an Economic Downturn

Have you heard talk about a recession or an economic downturn? According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a recession as a significant decline in economic activity. This decrease is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months. The good news is that most recessions are...

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4 Kansas City Entrepreneurs Win Coveted ‘Enterprising Women of the Year’ Award

Four women entrepreneurs from the Kansas City area have been selected to receive a national 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Award by Enterprising Women Magazine.   The Enterprising Women of the Year Award is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. Now in its 21st...

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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 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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Tameisha and Cameron Martin of Love Is Key

This KC Entrepreneur Couple Started and Grew a Food Business during a Downturn

Learn how Tameisha and Cameron Martin turned a family dream into a real food business, Love Is Key.

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