Building Your Business Foundation

Get the building blocks for starting and growing a business. 

Training for Business Owners

We offer a variety of training programs designed for current and prospective business owners and managers. These training programs will equip you with the skills needed to successfully start and grow a business.

Business Planning
Financial Management & QuickBooks
Human Resources for Small Business
Marketing & Pitching to Investors
Legal Issues & Government Contracting
Selling Online & International Business
LEGO® Serious Play® Based Workshops

Upcoming Business Foundations Courses

August 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Cape Girardeau – 8-week program

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover the best practices, talk […]
26 Aug - 14 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
220 N. Fountain Street, Cap Girardeau, Missouri 63701-7340
220 N. Fountain Street, Cap Girardeau, Missouri 63701-7340
Navy ship on a body of water.

GOVCON 2025 – Springfield

Save the date and join the US Navy, Missouri APEX Acclerator, Missouri SBDC at Missouri State University (MSU) and the U.S. Small Business Administration at MSU’s efactory. This event will bring together industry leaders, business professionals, & government officials for an opportunity to network, share insights, and explore the latest developments in government contracting. Light […]
27 Aug
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
A group of business people sit in a row in a training class. They look at an unseen speaker as they concentrate on his lecture.

Introduction to Grant Writing

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop. You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes where […]
29 Aug
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
September 2025
Lebanon-Laclede County Library Building

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County – 4 Sessions

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover best practices, talk through […]
16 Sep - 07 Oct
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Steve Baker, well known author and speaker presenting to a room full of people. The Great Game of Business, SRC Holdings and Missouri SBDC and Quality Time Remaining (QTR) logos are included.

QTR™ – Quality Time Remaining™

Knowing how long the game will last radically changes how you play. Join us for a powerful and engaging session with Steve Baker, Vice President of The Great Game of Business and author of Quality Time Remaining™. Known for his energetic and irreverent style, Steve delivers more actionable takeaways than any speaker you’ll see this year. In this thought-provoking […]
18 Sep
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft
405 N. Jefferson
Robert W. Plaster School of Business Building on the Missouri Southern State University campus in Joplin, Missouri.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp: Joplin (8-Week Program)

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model. During this fast-paced, interactive, fun, and energizing program, attendees will discover the best practices, talk […]
18 Sep - 30 Oct
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Missouri Southern State University, Cornell Auditorium - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
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Are you thinking about starting a new business? Or have you recently started a business and want to make sure you’re set up for success? We offer an on-demand training platform designed for new and emerging businesses. This expert-led, easy-to-understand content can be accessed anywhere, at any time.

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