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. Topics include, but are not limited to:

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Business Planning

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Financial Management & Quickbooks

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Human Resources for Small Business

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Marketing & Pitching to Investors

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Legal Issues & Government Contracting

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Selling Online & International Business

Upcoming Business Foundations Courses

April 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Ava – (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 […]
14 Apr - 08 May
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
305 E Washington Avenue, Ava, MO 65608
305 E Washington Avenue, Ava, MO 65608
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NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop – Missouri S&T – Rolla, MO

This day and a half in-person workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups or businesses and university researchers developing a startup, that have a breakthrough technology, in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to fund their R&D. This hands-on […]
16 - 17 Apr
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Missouri S&T
12350 Private Drive 7002, Rolla, MO 65401
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Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

Every day employees are spending more and more time working in team and group situations. But few of them have ever received any training in how to succeed in these situations. Many employees are even threatened by the process. During this program, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of building effective and productive work […]
22 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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AI Simplified: Practical Tools for Business Productivity

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence can help save you time, reduce stress, and achieve more? Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to demystify generative AI and show you how to use it effectively in your daily work and personal projects. Whether you’re a small business owner, employee, or community member, this […]
23 Apr
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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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 […]
25 Apr
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
May 2025
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Creating & Conducting Structured Interviews for Improved Hiring

Unlock the secrets to hiring top talent with ‘Creating & Conducting Structured Interviews for Improved Hiring’—a practical course designed to help you master interview techniques that ensure fair, inclusive, and effective hiring decisions. This course provides an overview of structured interview techniques, covering a variety of tools for enhancing the interview process. Participants will learn […]
08 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
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Watch On-Demand Business Training

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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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