Build 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.

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

February 2026

Before You Leap: The Real Talk on Business Ownership

Evaluate whether entrepreneurship aligns with your personal goals, skills, and lifestyle through an honest assessment of what it takes to succeed as a business owner. This session covers the realities of business ownership, including time commitment, financial risk, and the mindset needed to navigate challenges and uncertainty. This program is offered in partnership with Justine […]

26 Feb

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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March 2026

Lunch & Learn: The Compliance Checkup – Business Personal Property & License Renewal

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05 Mar

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Dream It, Plan It, Launch It: Turning Ideas into Reality

Transform your business concept into a viable venture by learning the essential first steps from validating your idea to launching your business. This session covers legal structures and creating a roadmap to turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality. This program is offered in partnership with Justine PETERSEN.

05 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and growth opportunities. Through guided building exercises and structured reflection, participants will construct their understanding of […]

11 Mar

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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Preparing To Open Your Business

Almost all business decisions have legal consequences. Understanding where the laws apply to your business operations can help you make confident decisions, protect your rights, minimize risk and save money. Join SEED Law for an overview of business law hot topics, including choice of entity, managing contractual obligations, and compliance. This program is offered in […]

11 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Reaching Your Customers

Develop effective strategies to identify, attract, and retain your target customers through marketing, branding, and customer engagement tactics. Learn how to create a customer acquisition plan that fits your budget, leverage digital and traditional marketing channels, and build lasting relationships that drive repeat business. This program is offered in partnership with Justine PETERSEN.

12 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Hiring Employees & Managing Relationships

Navigate the complexities of bringing on your first employees, from understanding employment laws and payroll requirements to creating a positive workplace culture. This session covers recruitment best practices, legal compliance, effective onboarding, and strategies for building strong employer-employee relationships that support business growth. This program is offered in partnership with Justine PETERSEN.

19 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Sleep Better at Night: Protecting Your Business from the Unexpected

Protect your business from potential threats by understanding key risks and the insurance coverage options available to mitigate them. Learn about general liability, property, workers’ compensation, and other essential policies, plus risk management strategies to safeguard your assets and ensure business continuity. This program is offered in partnership with Justine PETERSEN.

26 Mar

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Kickstarting AI in Your Organization: An ROI-Funded Model

This hands-on course teaches you how to build automated solutions that pay for themselves. You’ll learn a repeatable process for finding the right opportunities and turning them into working applications. The session begins with an interactive discussion to identify a high-impact workflow that is ready for optimization. The focus then shifts to implementation, where training […]

27 Mar

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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405 N. Jefferson

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April 2026

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Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

Are you working long hours but feel like your business can’t run without you? Do you wonder what your business would be worth if you decided to sell? Is your company stuck at a plateau and unable to break through to the next level of growth? If you answered yes to these questions, you may […]

07 Apr

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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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 […]

08 Apr

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806

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The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read, interpret, and use financial statements to make better business decisions. This session builds financial literacy and highlights how […]

14 Apr

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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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.