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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-5/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110
CATEGORIES:Start
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Funding can feel confusing or out of reach\, but understanding your options is a powerful step toward growth. Show Me the Money! is designed to help entrepreneurs explore a variety of funding sources and make informed decisions about financing their business. \nThis class covers both traditional and alternative funding options\, including bank loans\, SBA loans\, micro-loans\, crowdfunding\, investors\, and grants. You’ll learn how each option works\, when it might be a good fit\, and what to consider before moving forward. \nA key part of the session focuses on the 5 C’s of bank lending\, giving you insight into how lenders evaluate loan applications. You’ll also explore how owner investment\, credit cards\, and other creative funding approaches can support your business when used thoughtfully. \nRather than pushing one solution\, this class helps you think strategically about funding—how much you need\, why you need it\, and how it aligns with your business goals. You’ll leave with greater confidence\, a clearer funding roadmap\, and practical tools to help you pursue the right financial support for your business. \nScholarships may be available\, apply here!
URL:https://sbdc.prodjex.dev/event/show-me2/
LOCATION:4747 Troost Ave\, KCMO 64110
CATEGORIES:Growth,Scale,Start,Tech
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