UMKC Innovation Center
Formula 8: Customer Centric Problem Solving
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThis session includes classes on 9 consecutive Wednesdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY encouraged. The Formula 8 combines classroom and online coursework to teach 8 essentials of an entrepreneurial mindset using the business canvas process to inspire and engage participants. We will focus on customer discovery and acquisition for both start-up and existing […]
Market Your Business with Video
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesMarket Your Business with Video…because we are in the decade of Video Increasingly, internet traffic will come from video. Many businesses will be preparing to add videos to their marketing messages. But making videos is tricky. There are lots of moving parts – a strategy, scriptwriting, audio, video creation editing, equipment, posting, etc. Where does […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Technology Venture Studio Sound Byte: Building the Vision
UMKC Innovation Center 4747 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesTechnology Venture Studio Sound Byte: Building the Vision Startups are often talked about as being driven by visionary founders with lofty goals and a deep understanding of a problem. As we've supported the launch of more than 180 tech-based businesses through Digital Sandbox KC, we've seen the challenges of bridging vision and execution. During this […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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