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MO SBTDC business specialists help new businesses get started

When Samuel needed new braces, Shelly Fender called on Lynne Snyder. MO SBTDC's Virgil Woolridge counseled Snyder on leasing an office and developing a business plan for her orthotics business.

Visit MissouriBusiness.net

MU Extension's Business Development Program exists to help Missouri’s entrepreneurs succeed in private enterprise and to promote Missouri's economic development. It performs this vital service through a network of business counselors located throughout the state.

Worksite wellness

The WorkWell Missouri Tool Kit helps businesses start or maintain a wellness program for staff that focuses on reducing risk factors that lead to chronic disease, including poor nutrition, inactivity, stress and tobacco use.

Become certified in financial planning

MU's Personal Financial Planning Department offers career options that include convenient online classes. Programs emphasize important people skills, along with training for the rigorous technical side of financial planning.

What you need to know to start a Missouri business

With the Missouri Small Business Start-Up Kit on CD-ROM, learn everything you need to know to start a business in Missouri. Special sections include starting a business in Missouri, doing business in Missouri, how to start and manage a home-based business, and a guide to writing a business plan.

Web Sites

The following are general-interest business and careers Web sites from the University of Missouri. Browse the menu on the left for sites on more specific business and careers topics.

• Missouri Business.net
• Missouri Career Options Project
  Helps dislocated workers and others find information on occupations, financial aid and training.
• Missouri Environmental Assistance Center
  A resource for pollution prevention and environmental compliance assistance for small businesses.
• Missouri Film Office
  Attracts film, television, video and cable productions to Missouri and promotes the growth of the film and video production industry within the state.
• Missouri Market Development Program
  Helps the state's manufacturers find and use recycled materials in producing new products.
• Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
  Helps businesses obtain federal, state and local government contracts.
• Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers
• Missouri Training Institute
• MO SBTDC Centers Directory
• Youth Entrepreneurs

Publications

You may be interested in these related publications:

• CD31, Missouri Small Business Start-up Kit
• GH6830, Negotiation Skills
• MP205, Extension Publications Catalog