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Springfield, MO
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says many perceive virtual meetings as a barrier. Scherer says the opposite is true. People are more comfortable engaging in a digital environment, …
Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMARK, says the pandemic changed many philosophies about remote work. He says it’s important for companies to look forward and recognize challenges to …
Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says they espouse the concept of work life integration as opposed to balance. She says they don’t mind when employees take time for family as …
Jordan McAdoo, software engineer with StitchFix, tells features editor Christine Temple she loves the creativity and problem-solving areas of her job and why she’s passionate about getting women …
If you’ve had problems with video conferencing, there are plenty of other apps you can try. Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer recommends using Messenger Rooms or Webex, depending on …
Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says she and her father had honest discussions and brought in business coaches to talk about succession planning for their business. She says …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says social media sites are making e-commerce easier. She says Facebook Shop and Instagram Shop give you the benefits of having an e-commerce site and …
Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says the dynamic of managing a generational business with her father is interesting. She says the difference in experience and viewpoints are …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says it’s more important than ever to use services like Google My Business. You can post COVID related news and geotagged photos which help …
Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson Kelly Technology says she never expected to be part of a generational business. Her father, Mike Kelly, started the business when she was in college. Bode intended …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says e-publishing and posting on social media can help establish your expertise. When people see the depth of your knowledge, they will accept you as …
Jason, John and Jeremy Chapman, owners of The Acoustic Shoppe, say they have always sought ways to continue growth, first as a band, now as a business. Updating music lessons to include online access …
Chelsey Bode, President of Pearson Kelly Technology says low rural bandwidth has hampered remote work for some employees during the pandemic. She says a lighter workload on office equipment allowed …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says each social media platform is suited to a specific audience and media type. Knowing your audience demographic and whether you want to blog, show …
Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says too many social media posts can be counterproductive for your business. Biweekly website updates help with Google searches, but always announce …
Michael Wehrenberg, president of Wehrenberg Design Company says the “The 4-Hour Workweek,” by Timothy Ferriss opened his eyes to new possibilities. He says Ferriss’ work was influential in …
Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney, says they’ve had a business contingency plan in case of things like fire or natural disasters. He says with the technology in place, they were able to …
Wayne Dipper, Chief Operating Officer and co-owner at KPM Technology, says don’t think you’re too small to be hacked. Though major retailers and other large businesses have recently been …
Wayne Dipper, Chief Operating Officer and co-owner at KPM Technology, says you must remember that anything you post to social media can come back to haunt you. “I know for a fact that before I ever …
Learn how customer surveys and the Amazon business model inspired Curtis Millsap to find technology to give his customers a better Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program experience at Millsap Farms. His intention was to create a better product for his customers, but discovered it also opened up new markets for the small family-owned agribusiness.
Cuban cuisine arrived on C-Street with the opening of La Habana Vieja; independent brokerage Gateway Real Estate opened its first office; and a veteran of the restaurant industry invested in her first food truck.
Barak Hill gives advice based on what he learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affected his business. He says we should all have a backup plan ready to use.
Sandy Higgins, owner of the Crackerjack Shack, recommends the book "The E-Myth Mastery" by Michael E Gerber. She says it changed the course of how she runs her business.
Aaron York describes the work culture he tries to foster at Donco3 and why he attributes to it a part of Donco3's success. Rachel York is a co-owner of Donco3 and Aaron is the General Superintendent.
Hollie Elliott, executive director of the Dallas County Economic Development Group, explains how local schools factor into business decisions and affect a local community.
Rachel Barks, owner of Artistree Pottery, says an important lesson she learned was not to over-expand and to do her research before hand. She gives examples from her experience as a startup business owner.
Jim and Debbie Meinsen own TCI Graphics, and are now celebrating 50 years of business. Jim Meinsen takes some time to explain his philosophy on debt, and how to stay out of it.
Caleb Scott, owner and coach of Queen City Insane Asylum semi-professional football, says the early grind was hard, but it was worth it. The team is in their second season carrying a national ranking of number 2 in the NFA IDFL.
Barak Hill, local musician and entrepreneur, tells about his switch to livestreaming in 2020. He says it was a necessary move, but also not an easy one.
Jessica Burkland, a SCORE mentor and an instructor at the MSU Department of Management, gives us a rundown of the non-profit organization SCORE. SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives and offers free consultation and advice to business owners.
Hollie Elliott, the executive director of the Dallas County Economic Development Group, discusses some of the ways helping small town businesses is different than in larger cities. The Dallas County Economic Development Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aimed at helping local existing and new businesses in the county.
