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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
LEGO® Serious Play® Based Workshops

Upcoming Business Foundations Courses

August 2025

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Cape Girardeau – 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 […]
26 Aug - 14 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cape Girardeau, MO
September 2025
Lebanon-Laclede County Library Building

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County – 4 Sessions

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 best practices, talk through […]
16 Sep - 07 Oct
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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 - 30 Oct
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Joplin, MO
Cornell Auditorium - Robert W. Plaster School of Business
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 - 16 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
MU Extension Building in Ellington, Missouri.

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Reynolds County – (6-Week / 6-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 Sep - 28 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 2025
Two women seated at a table in front of a drawing of a business scorecard.

The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™

MiniGames™ What to Expect: MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy, strengthen collaboration, and generate measurable outcomes — all while having fun. In this half-day (4-hour) training, you’ll learn the key principles for designing a […]
02 Oct
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Picture of Long Memorial Hall, the City Hall building for Farmington, Missouri

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Farmington – 8-week session

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 […]
07 Oct - 25 Nov
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Missouri SBDC at SEMO — Farmington Regional Chamber (satellite)
302 N. Washington St., Farmington, MO 63640-1752
Pile of brightly colored yo-yos

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 […]
16 Oct
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Professional dog groomer, grooming a small dog on a table with scissors.

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-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 of a service-based company that demonstrates how to read, interpret, and use financial statements to make better business decisions. This session builds financial literacy and highlights how day-to-day […]
30 Oct
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
November 2025
Man sitting behind a LEGO scene with an airplane and LEGO mini-figure.

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 3-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 […]
12 Nov
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Broken glass on office window, seemingly from a bullet

Workplace Violence: Awareness, Prevention, and Response

Cases of workplace violence in the U.S. are both common and catastrophic. The growing number of national attacks at our businesses, schools, hospitals, churches, and public spaces should heighten the need for all employees to understand the pre-attack warning signs, especially when they hear verbal, written, or cyber threats. Every employee must be able to […]
13 Nov
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) – Lunch and Learn

Join us for a Lunch & Learn session focused on business preparedness for active shooter events. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, based on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT, offers essential strategies, practical guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Research shows that businesses […]
14 Nov
11:30 am - 1:00 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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