Building Your Business Foundation

Name: efactory
Address: 405 North Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65806, USA
Telephone: 1-417-837-2600

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:

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

March 2025

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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Madison County – 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 […]

18 Mar - 06 May

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

MSU SBDC at SEMO - Farmington

1237 W Hwy 72, Fredericktown, MO 63645

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Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Training for Supervisors

At the end of each training session, the attendee will: Know some of the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs and impacts of drug and alcohol use on an individual as well as: Recognize paraphernalia associated with the use of drugs Become aware of the negative impact of various levels of alcohol concentration in the human […]

28 Mar

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

efactory, Jay Wasson IDEA Loft

405 N. Jefferson

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April 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Ava – (4-Week / 8-Session Program)

14 Apr - 08 May

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

305 E Washington Avenue, Ava, MO 65608

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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

efactory

405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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Watch On-Demand Business Training

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.