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

Upcoming Business Foundations Courses

June 2025
Virtual boot camp

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Virtual Training (4-Week / 8-Session 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 […]
23 Jun
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
August 2025
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
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
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Missouri Southern State University, Cornell Auditorium - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
3950 Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
Photo of Hammons Tower from the vantage point of Jordan Creek Park.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Greene County (4-Week / 8-Session 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 […]
22 Sep
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
efactory
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Watch On-Demand Business Training

Lance teaching a course.

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.

Around the Region

Need access to business resources in your local community? We’ve got you covered.

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