UMKC Innovation Center
Simple Steps for Starting your Business – Basics
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThis IN PERSON workshop provides you with: * An overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business * The advantages and disadvantages of owning a business * The most profitable form for your business * The fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources This is the […]
Tech Venture Studio Sound Byte: Companies Built From Deep Tech
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe Technology Venture Studio team is excited to announce Sound Bytes, a new series of sessions that will explore topics surrounding startups, entrepreneurship and technology in Kansas City. Our first Sound Bytes panel, Companies Built From Deep Tech, will discuss how university innovators can commercialize their technological innovations, and how entrepreneurs can leverage deep tech to differentiate […]
Marketing Strategy
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesMarketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. This IN-PERSON session covers pricing strategies, positioning, the difference between features and benefits, and different marketing strategies. At the end of this session, you will know how to: * Outline your marketing strategy * Test your marketing message […]
Social Media Marketing
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesLearn the basics of Social Media Marketing, and how it fits into your overall marketing strategy. By the end of this IN-PERSON workshop, you’ll learn: • the steps it takes to get a business presence online. • How your online presence affects your marketing. • Ways you can get a website, social media and email […]
Marketing Q & A Forum
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesFor people who attend the May 20th Business Concept, Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing sessions, here is an opportunity to ask more questions. Make note during the day of questions that we didn’t get to in the workshops and bring them to this session. Faculty: Susan Spaulding and Janet Elie.
Financial Statement Basics
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe Financial Statement Basics IN-PERSON workshop presented by the Kansas City Score Chapter explains in plain language basic financial terms and concepts that small business owners need to know. You will learn about the Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and learn how they work together, where the numbers come from, and […]
Sources of Funding
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThis IN-PERSON session offers information on how to finance your small business, exploring various sources of funding and criteria needed for each. Learn about traditional funding sources starting with your own savings, bank loans, and investors, including family and friends as well as venture capital. This session also covers non-traditional (FinTech) sources including equipment leasing, […]
Financial Projections
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesIf you're starting a business, financial projections help you plan your startup budget, assess profitability, and set benchmarks for achieving financial goals. Financial projections are also an important piece of your business plan, especially if you are seeking funding. If you're already in business, creating financial projections can help you set goals and stay on […]
Kansas City, Missouri Regional Convenings on Employee Ownership
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesMOSourceLink is excited to host several convenings across the state of Missouri with MOCEO and regional partners. These convenings are meant to bring together businesses, support organizations and other key stakeholders in the small business and entrepreneurship space to learn more about employee ownership in our state. The goal of these convenings is to identify […]
Equipped for Equity
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesLearn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up. Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience. Michele was the former Chief Investment Officer for KTEC and managed investments for GE Mortgage and GE Reinsurance. […]
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