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Connect with professionals to answer all your questions.
Whether you are starting or scaling your business, you’ll need expert business advice along the way. Meet 1:1 with business consultants from the Missouri SBDC at MSU – at no charge to you – and get the direction you need.
Got questions about customer discovery, financial foundations, business strategy or other first steps? Set aside a 10-minute block to chat.
Growth comes with tons of new opportunities and questions, like marketing, funding and team-building. Let’s schedule a 30-minute block to put together next steps.
We know it can be intimidating to sit down with attorneys, accountants and other business pros. And starting a business is expensive enough without the uncertainty of what a question is going to cost.
Our mentors volunteer their time and are ready to help you along the way. Meetings are 30 minutes and are held virtually.
Our partners volunteer their time and make initial conversations free of charge to give you access to professionals who want to help you and your business succeed.
Experts from Husch Blackwell host office hours focused on legal issues impacting small businesses.
Caleb Hunt focuses on employment and general legal concerns for businesses.
Experts from Husch Blackwell host office hours focused on legal issues impacting small businesses.
Christie Brunty focuses on employment law concerns for businesses.
Experts from Husch Blackwell host office hours focused on legal issues impacting small businesses.
JP Barker focuses on general corporate legal questions every other month.
Managing Director at Higginbotham, Chase Marable, hosts office hours to answer your questions regarding business insurance including employee benefits, workers’ compensation, property, liability, auto, cyber and any other coverage(s) that would be applicable to your operation.
Business Performance Advisor, Ricky Vanderpool, and Insperity host office hours to answer questions regarding Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Benefits, and People Strategy.
Experts from The Bank of Missouri host office hours focused on business lending and financing. Current and prospective entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to meet with our partners from The Bank of Missouri to discuss business lending, loan FAQs, financing options and more.
Experts from Forvis Mazars host office hours focused on accounting and finance. Current and prospective entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to meet with our partners at Forvis Mazars to discuss accounting and finance questions impacting your business.
The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Missouri SBDC at MSU is a University of Missouri Extension Partner.
The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Missouri SBDC at MSU is a University of Missouri Extension Partner.
