http://www.missouribusiness.net/images/logo_mbn_small.gif 32140 http://www.missouribusiness.net/new_rss.asp http://www.missouribusiness.net/new_rss.asp Updates to the MissouriBusiness.net Web site, including news, resources, tools, training and other assistance for entrepreneurs and for those who want to start or grow a business. http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/strategic_relationships.asp Steps to a systematic approach. Wed, February 17 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/cornerstone.asp Missouri S&T engineering graduate focuses on energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Tue, February 16 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/green_dentists.asp Links to steps for green dental office practices including amalgam waste management. Tue, February 16 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0210.asp The February issue of the MissouriBusiness.net newsletter is now online. Tue, February 16 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/snyder.asp Mid-Missouri pediatric brace specialist establishes business with help from SBTDC Tue, January 19 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/green_building.asp As energy prices rise, consumers are taking a greater interest in green building, and government is making it worth their while to start investing in green technology now. Green building offers a sustainable solution to our current economic and energy concerns. Tue, January 19 2010 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1209.asp#ask Question: What is the 2009 mileage rate to use for calculating auto expenses when traveling for business? Did it change during 2009? Thur, December 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1209.asp#promotion Tips for using the 2010 retail promotion calendar to market your business with major events, promotions and holidays. Includes 2010 calendar. Mon, December 21 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/bkbakery.asp Pastry chef comes home to start upscale bakery in Jefferson City, Missouri Tue, December 15 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/burnout_time_mgmt.asp Tips to help business owners and managers avoid burnout and strategies for self-management. Thur, November 19 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/green_grocery.asp Concerned about food safety, factory farms, and their own environmental footprint, many Missouri consumers are looking to the past for a greener future as small grocery stores pop up in St. Louis, Jefferson City and Columbia. Tue, November 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/longitude.asp Dr. Jan Swaney, co-founder and chief medical officer for Columbia-based Longitude Health Inc., has received guidance from the MU SBTDC staff in pursuit of grant funding from the National Institutes of Health via MoTIP. Tue, November 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/keep_records.asp What kind of records should small business owners keep? Thur, October 29 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1009.asp#ask Four steps to follow to discontinue a Limited Liability Company. Thur, October 29 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1009.asp#sba_training SBA launches online training course on winning federal contracts. Thur, October 29 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1009.asp#green MU engineering students help Missouri companies cut costs, prevent pollution Tue, October 20 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/ptac/success/dts.asp Bill Junk, president of St. Joseph-based DT Search & Designs LLC, found the knowledge and advice of UMKC-based MO PTAC procurement specialist Donna Leonard to be invaluable in the company's pursuit of government contracts for its military communications system. Tue, October 20 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/window_displays.asp 10 low cost ideas for window displays Thur, September 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/design_benefit_environment.asp Kansas City consultant designs to benefit the environment, reduce cost, increase profits. Thur, September 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0909.asp#irs Five important tips the IRS wants you to know about claiming the home office deduction. Thur, September 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0909.asp#kauffman Study finds credit card debt weighs on survivability chances of small businesses. Thur, September 17 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/res_tractor_tech.asp UMKC SBTDC client Andy DeShon has spent more than 10 years in research and development to perfect a practical and marketable electric-powered lawn tractor. Tue, September 15 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/making_lemonade_economy.asp A review of steps to refine your business marketing plan by following five basic rules. Tue, August 18 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/brk.asp Electrical engineer Marion Hayes III founded his business in 2003 in St. Louis. Since then his business has grown from a three-person shop to a workforce of 23 with advice from the business counselors at the St. Louis SBTDC. Tue, August 18 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0809.asp#irs IRS pinpoints top seven tax tips for new business owners. Tue, August 18 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/innovaprep.asp A Drexel, Mo. firm is developing technology to aid detection systems for biodefense, medical diagnostics, food and beverage industries. Tue, July 21 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/success/ampyro.asp A Polk-County-based pyrotechnics firm's recent expansion caused phenomenal growth, creating business challenges for owner Aaron Mayfield. He turned to the Missouri SBTDC for help. Tue, June 16 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0609.asp#sba_arc ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA, and have no SBA fees associated with them. Tue, June 16 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/loganbill.asp Moniteau County business closes environmental loop, cashes in on waste. Thur, May 21 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0509.asp#sba More small businesses are eligible for SBA-backed loans as a result of a recently adopted temporary alternate size standard. Thur, May 21 2009 http://www.missouribusiness.net/sbtdc/docs/where_customers_gone.asp Utilizing the impact of the internet may help entrepreneurs experiencing the recent dip in sales. Tue, Feb 24 2009