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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.
Know what your customers want and make it easy for them to buy what you sell.
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.
A small business loan doesn't have to be a traditional bank loan. Consider other ways to finance your growth.
As the holiday season draws near, keep your dollars in the local economy and #ShopLocalKC.
Sylvia Hall has some key advice for aspiring mompreneurs—and really anyone who must scratch that entrepreneurial itch.
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks help you protect your intellectual property, but each serves a different purpose.
Find grants that fund research of high-risk, high-growth businesses.
Plan for when you’ll transfer ownership, sell internally, sell to a third party or liquidate because you WILL leave your business someday.
We Create KC measures our progress toward becoming America's most entrepreneurial city.
The H&R Block Business Center at the Kansas City Public Library (10th & Baltimore in KC, MO) has tons of great resources for entrepreneurs of all sorts.
Learn how to start a business in KC during Global Entrepreneurship Week. #GEWKC runs from November 10-22 and features 100+ events to connect, empower, inspire and celebrate entrepreneurship.
Human capital, the relationships you keep and cultivate, is the largest investment you can make in your business.
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