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One of the best investments your business can make is in human capital.
A strategic business plan is the key to a profitable business.
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Here are the steps to register and license your new business whether you're in Kansas or Missouri.
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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.
Cheryl Bisbee of Boozy Botanicals quit her corporate job and overcame the obstacles to start something delicious in Kansas City.
Here are all the ways KCSourceLink can help Kansas City entrepreneurs like you find the right resources to move your business or business idea forward.
Morgan Miller Plumbing shares what they would have done differently when they opened their business.
Meet the KC Coworking Alliance, a group of coworking spaces who've banded together to increase awareness of the coworking opportunities in Kansas City.
Successful entrepreneurs take the time to research their ideas and determine the best markets for their products and services. You will also want to find out about your competition (trust us, there is competition).
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?
Outside oversight and input becomes increasingly vital as a company grows. Official boards of directors and unofficial advisory boards can provide connections and ideas to drive business expansion.
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks help you protect your intellectual property, but each serves a different purpose.
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