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SUMMARY:StartSmart: Your Business Foundations
DESCRIPTION:StartSmart: Your Business Foundations is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to turn an idea into a real business—and want the right support along the way. This dynamic\, interactive course focuses on helping you build a solid foundation before moving forward. \nThroughout the program\, you’ll learn how to validate your business idea by confirming there’s a market for your product or service. You’ll practice customer discovery and market research\, develop a clear elevator pitch\, and create customer personas to better understand who you’re serving. The course also covers important legal structures and considerations so you can make informed decisions early. \nIn addition to strategy and planning\, StartSmart introduces essential business fundamentals such as accounting\, bookkeeping\, pricing\, sales\, and basic HR topics like hiring and managing contractors. You’ll explore how these pieces fit together to support long-term profitability and growth. \nThe course includes access to the Proof to Profit customer discovery curriculum\, a comprehensive binder of worksheets and resources\, and group learning with guided discussions. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching with an SBDC business coach and access to the LivePlan toolkit to build a business plan and three years of sales projections. Additional benefits include networking opportunities and access to four single-session classes that support businesses at any stage. \nBy the end of StartSmart\, you’ll leave with practical tools\, greater confidence\, and a clear roadmap to move from concept to launch. \nScholarships may be available\, apply here!
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/startsmart-your-business-foundations-5/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110
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SUMMARY:Content Creation with AI
DESCRIPTION:AI is transforming how we brainstorm\, write\, and design—but using it well takes strategy. In this hands-on masterclass\, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT\, Canva\, and Descript to streamline your creative process without losing your authentic voice. \nLed by Maliha Khan\, Founder & CEO of Khanect the Dots LLC and Khancepts Studio\, this session blends strategic insight with practical exercises designed to help you:\nGenerate fresh\, brand-aligned content ideas on demand\nCreate marketing visuals and videos faster using AI tools\nWrite stronger\, more human-sounding copy with AI assistance\nBuild a repeatable content workflow you can actually stick to \nWhether you’re a small business owner\, marketing professional\, or content creator\, you’ll leave with clear takeaways\, actionable templates\, and the confidence to use AI with intention—not imitation. \nScholarships may be available\, apply here!
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/content-creation-with-ai/
LOCATION:4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110
CATEGORIES:Growth,Scale,Start,Tech
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SUMMARY:StartSmart: Your Business Foundations
DESCRIPTION:StartSmart: Your Business Foundations is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to turn an idea into a real business—and want the right support along the way. This dynamic\, interactive course focuses on helping you build a solid foundation before moving forward. \nThroughout the program\, you’ll learn how to validate your business idea by confirming there’s a market for your product or service. You’ll practice customer discovery and market research\, develop a clear elevator pitch\, and create customer personas to better understand who you’re serving. The course also covers important legal structures and considerations so you can make informed decisions early. \nIn addition to strategy and planning\, StartSmart introduces essential business fundamentals such as accounting\, bookkeeping\, pricing\, sales\, and basic HR topics like hiring and managing contractors. You’ll explore how these pieces fit together to support long-term profitability and growth. \nThe course includes access to the Proof to Profit customer discovery curriculum\, a comprehensive binder of worksheets and resources\, and group learning with guided discussions. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching with an SBDC business coach and access to the LivePlan toolkit to build a business plan and three years of sales projections. Additional benefits include networking opportunities and access to four single-session classes that support businesses at any stage. \nBy the end of StartSmart\, you’ll leave with practical tools\, greater confidence\, and a clear roadmap to move from concept to launch. \nScholarships may be available\, apply here!
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/startsmart-your-business-foundations-5/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110
CATEGORIES:Start
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