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A blue background image with a circular photo to the right and text on the left. In the photo is a woman in an office with charts and graphs on her computer. She is presenting the information and wearing a suit. The text reads, "Business Model Canvas. Value Propositions and Customer Segments. There are logos across the top. One is the Kirkwood public library logo in red and black, the next is a blue and red SBDC logo, and then the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in white and black, and the SBA Small Business Administration in red and blue. Below that in very small print it reads, "The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694."

Business Model Canvas: Value Propositions and Customer Segments Presented by the SBDC

We’ll review the Business Model Canvas and focus on defining your value propositions and customer segments. Customer Discovery is the cornerstone of the Business Model Canvas Let’s Discover How the Business Model Canvas can help direct your efforts and harness your vision How to define your most profitable and preferred…
Image of a woman in a yellow tshirt on a yellow background pointing to the print. The print says, "Thurs oct 19th at 1PM. Marketing Mix Basics: 5 Things You need to Know." There are logos across the top. One is the Kirkwood public library logo in red and black, the next is a blue and red SBDC logo, and then the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in white and black, and the SBA Small Business Administration in red and blue. Below that in very small print it reads, "The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694."

Marketing Mix Basics: 5 Things You Need To Know Presented by the SBDC

We’ll review Marketing Basics, with a focus on Social Media Marketing. We’ll start with how to define your WHY? by creating a clear objective and goals for a given marketing project. The 5 Things: WHO you’re talking to WHAT message you want to relay WHEN to say it WHERE to…
Image of a woman showing a business chart and kicking her foot up against a grid background in peach. The orange text says, "You have a great business idea! Now what? Wednesday Sept 13th at 1PM." There are logos across the top. One is the Kirkwood public library logo in red and black, the next is a blue and red SBDC logo, and then the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership in white and black, and the SBA Small Business Administration in red and blue.

You Have a Great Business Idea! Now What? by the SBDC

What are the first steps, to plan, test, and execute your great business idea? We’ll explore the first steps in designing your Business Model Canvas. What’s your big vision? How do you move from big idea to a step-by-step, implementable plan? Discussion topics: Are you a Big Picture Thinker or…
A gavel sits on a desk with books behind it and a justice scale. Text Reads on a cream colored box, "Meet with a Lawyer Virtual Session. Get Your Legal ?s Answered. Nov 30th | One-on-One Sessions | 30 Minutes Each Visit kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/events for more details" There is a red logo in the upper left hand corner that reads "95 Years"

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order…
A gavel sits on a desk with books behind it and a justice scale. Text Reads on a cream colored box, "Meet with a Lawyer Virtual Session. Get Your Legal ?s Answered. Nov 30th | One-on-One Sessions | 30 Minutes Each Visit kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/events for more details" There is a red logo in the upper left hand corner that reads "95 Years"

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is required in order…
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Funding your Business, from beginning to end presented by Roger Bequette

As commercial capital and the funding of a business is the number one question asked by new entrepreneurs, join us as we cover the types of commercial capital and when they should be used as your business grows. Registration is recommended to receive updates about meeting changes, and required for…
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LinkedIn Like a Pro

Getting your LinkedIn Profile up-to-date is important when you’re applying for a job, or just letting people know you’re ready and available for work.  Get some tips for keeping it updated, making it more searchable, and keeping people in the loop of who you are and what you want to…
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Manage Your Budget & Control Your Cash Flow by the SBDC

We’ll explore GrowthWheel’s “Roads to Profitability” Framework, which outlines different ways in which companies can be more profitable by increasing revenue and/or reducing costs. Ways to increase revenue include at least 4 different approaches mentioned in the Framework. Likewise, there are 4 different approaches to reducing costs. A key point…
A pink circle behind three different people doing research. One is looking on a computer, one is reading a book, and the other is on the phone. The circle and people sit atop a purple color block, and there is pink text that reads "Explore and Gather information about your market. July 12th at 1PM." Below that in very small print it reads, "The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Colleen Mulvihill at cmulvihill@stlpartnership.com or 314-615-7694."

Explore and Gather Information about Your Market by the SBDC

We’ll explore GrowthWheel’s “Market Space” Framework. A key point of this Framework is that you can make even more of your business concept if you fully understand all the players in the field. Topics for discussion will include: Who are the players in your field? Does your company have good…

Virtual Legal Clinic for Small Businesses

If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic on June 22nd! Available by appointment, this virtual event will take place on zoom where you’ll meet one-on-one with a lawyer in a 30 minute session. Registration is…
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