Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including: *Are grants real and available? *Will the bank lend me money? *Do I need a business plan? *Will anyone buy what I'm selling? What comes first? Let us help put your next steps in order after the myths are busted! [...]
If your early-stage company has just formed a board (or are about to), Startup Boards 101 is designed for you. This series of three workshops (August 1, 8, 15, 2024 - attendance at all three sessions is required) helps entrepreneurs and potential board members understand the whys, whats and hows of early-stage boards. Those selected [...]
ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 8 - December 12 with a break on Thanksgiving. An agreement to attend and participate in all sessions is part of the application process. [...]
This session has five consecutive classes on Tuesdays. Attendance at all five classes is highly encouraged. Do you dream of owning your own business? Are you ready for a realistic perspective on whether or not people really want to buy what you want to sell? This program helps aspiring and newer entrepreneurs look at all aspects [...]
Growth360 is a 10 session course starting on August 26 and running through October 28, 2024. It is held on Monday mornings from 9am - Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected. With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. [...]
Join us as an expert panel discusses the benefits of owning your own franchise as well as offers advice to support your goals of franchising your business. Lunch will be provided. Make your payment here.
This class meets for 9 weeks on Thursdays from 3:00pm - 6:00pm; Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged. You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community is buzzing and moving faster than ever before. You want to be part of it, but you need [...]
Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet. Learn to calculate ratios and understand what it means in terms of business [...]
This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Wednesdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY encouraged. The Formula 8 combines classroom and online coursework to teach 8 essentials of an entrepreneurial mindset using the business canvas process to inspire and engage participants. We will focus on customer discovery and acquisition for both start-up and existing [...]