“We received our initial investment, which was a great start up investment. Any founder would have loved to have had that,” says Charity McGill, CEO and Co-founder of Deep Water Software. “At …

“It’s a definite plus when they walk in groomed, dressed without holes in their jeans and flip-flops,” says Jim Swafford, Owner and General Manager of Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub. You never know …

Are you intimidated in certain situations? Tami North, Executive Director of the Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce, and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women for 2017, …

Kevin Dunaway, a partner at Neale & Newman LLP, and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Trusted Advisers for 2017, says if you’re business, you need a team. Find a lawyer, CPA and an insurance …

“While I grew up in Ozark Fence Company, after taking ownership, the company looked a lot different,” says Joe Everest, owner of Ozark Fence & Supply Co., LLC. Growing up in the family business, …

Most of us will have several different careers in our lifetime. Sheri Smith is a PBR Certified Sports Agent; she represents professional rodeo athletes from around the country. Smith is also a Navy …

If you constantly make lists to keep track of your work flow, schedule, or even what groceries to buy, David Brazeal has an app for that. AnyList provides you with a way to keep track of all your …

Erin Boster, Principal Owner of Collegiate Awards, says their business has expanded from mostly school trophies to include Corporate awards and special gifts for clients. Boster says they have to …

Movie Theaters are experiencing more competition from subscription services such as Netflix and the comfort of your couch. John Martin, Managing Partner of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Springfield, …

“It’s never too late to become who you might have been,” says Craig Jamison, owner of a Shelter Insurance Agency and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Trusted Advisers for 2017. Jamison …

Shane Cowger, Sales Manager at Arvest Bank, says he sees a definite correlation in the management skills he uses at the bank and those he uses when officiating a soccer game. Cowger says effective …

Dr. Julie Masterson says there have been a number of mentors in her life, but her husband is the most influential.

Jonathan Groves, Associate Professor of Communication at Drury University says there are two books he recommends to business owners interested in innovation and generating ideas.

Do you have a business succession plan in place? Most people don't. Tracy Barnas, Arvest Wealth Management Regional Manager talks with Arvest Bank Loan Manager Summer Massey about what steps you need to take to get your plan in order.

Roseann Bentley, the first woman elected to the Missouri State Senate and a former Greene County Commissioner, says she had support from many female friends who encouraged her to follow her dream. …

Roseann Bentley, the first woman elected to the Missouri State Senate and a former Greene County Commissioner, says she's seen more opportunities for women in business since she began her career.

Kenny Gott, a Certified Financial Planner with Piatchek & Associates and one of Springfield Business Journals Trusted Advisors for 2017, says you need to start planning early for retirement and put a succession plan in place.

Steve Wohnoutka, co-owner of Superior Rents, says finding the right opportunity to expand your business can be difficult. When an equipment company in Wichita, Kansas closed, it presented a suitable …

Bill Nesbitt, Owner of Nesbitt Construction, says he hadn’t originally planned for his son to succeed him as president of their company. Michael Nesbitt spent several years working his way into the …

Candida Deckard, one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women and the Director of Human Resources and Safety at CNH Industrial Reman, says you need to carefully consider the consequences before you quit your job.