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You’re business has survived the startup phase, and it’s ready to grow in the areas of marketing and sales, domestic and abroad; selling to the government; hiring employees; and more.
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Reach markets beyond your immediate borders, domestically and internationally.
Submit bids to government agencies and apply for certifications for women-, veteran- and minority-owned businesses.
Attract, hire and retain the right team, legally.
Outside oversight can drive business growth and expansion.
Plan for when you’ll transfer ownership, sell internally, sell to a third party or liquidate.
Learn how to plan, listen and follow up to make important business connections.
Name recognition, free promotion and greater perceived prominence are just a few benefits of getting an honor.
Behind every profitable business is a concise, strategic business plan. Learn how to write a well-organized business plan that will give your business credibility to investors and funders, and set a clear path for your new business.
They started in KC and now they're in Japan. FOOT TRAFFIC designs, manufactures and distributes quality fashion legwear to boutiques internationally and across the country.
Finding capital for startups is certainly a challenge—and for investors, finding the right deals proves difficult, too. That's why, in a recent survey, the majority of regional investors responded that they'd like a better way to conduct due diligence on investment deals.
Know what your customers want and make it easy for them to buy what your business is selling.
The final installment of Mark Allen's in-depth look at export training.
When you're ready to turn your passion into a startup or small business, turn to KCSourceLink to map the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
The Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship at Kansas State University has selected 14 high-potential startup ventures for participation in the university's second Launch a Business program, powered by KS State Bank.
InvestMidwest , the Midwest's premier venture capital forum, is back in on April 1 and 2, with an expanding geographic base of applications.
So you have an idea or a technology. Will it do what it’s intended to do? Can you produce it? What’s the value proposition?
Kansas City is a connected place for entrepreneurs and small-business owners. From chambers of commerce to high-tech groups, KC offers a number of places to plug in.
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