http://www.missouribusiness.net/new_rss.aspUpdates 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.enhttp://www.missouribusiness.net/http://www.missouribusiness.net/images/logo_mbn_small.gifhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/MissouribusinessnetUpdates?format=skin38.926838-92.290037This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/Ucn2-QOY6Fw/ampyro.aspA 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.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/ampyro.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/6pbcRWZuoqI/0609.aspARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, 100 percent guaranteed by the SBA, and have no SBA fees associated with them.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0609.asp#sba_archttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/5i0nrAouzj4/0609.aspSBA will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a pilot program designed to help small businesses in communities impacted by the troubles facing the auto industry.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0609.asp#sba_dfphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/UCEI5YzPpDk/0609.aspThe June issue of the MissouriBusiness.net newsletter is now online.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0609.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/lYBSIzlJyYg/0509.aspProvides talented, motivated young adults (ages 16-24), for summer employment and pays their wages.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0509.asp#jobshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/Em5NgHZH7D0/loganbill.aspMoniteau County business closes environmental loop, cashes in on waste.http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/loganbill.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/MWnsmIrMyYA/0509.aspMore small businesses are eligible for SBA-backed loans as a result of a recently adopted temporary alternate size standard.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0509.asp#sbahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/0awiS8hJkrI/kauffman_051209.aspActivity rate increased among many groups including immigrants, women and older Americans and in all regions except Midwest, reports Kauffman Foundation.http://www.missouribusiness.net/news/kauffman_051209.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/94b1eCh-lFU/qmpower.aspQM Power Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The firm's new magnetic force technology can revolutionize electronic motors, generators and actuators.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/qmpower.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/kirb7B4jiW8/0409.aspRep. Ike Skelton's annual Procurement Conference will offer opportunities for small business owners to learn how to secure government contracts and to network with potential contractors.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0409.asp#skeltonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/d330-rR4QIc/nbi.aspNanoparticle BioChem Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business has focused its nanotechnology research and product development in the fields of medicine, health and hygiene.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/nbi.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/TKjo80jXmaQ/i9_news_040309.aspU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues new I-9 form that all employers must begin using April 3, 2009.http://www.missouribusiness.net/news/i9_news_040309.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/TS4NLvOXSxc/0309.aspAny fictitious name registration filed on or before Aug. 28, 2004, must be renewed by Aug. 28, 2009. If not renewed, the registration will expire and the individual or business will not be able to legally conduct business in Missouri.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0309.asp#fictitioushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/AyG875_eT-k/survive_stormy_economy.aspSmall business and technology advisor Barry White offers a bit of advice to small business owners and operators to help them weather the current storms buffeting the local, national and world economies.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/survive_stormy_economy.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/ii2rrhSzYNE/0309.aspRecovery efforts announced by Pres. Obama re: SBA loans, stimulus bill info and a scam alert.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/0309.asp#sbahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/GEPiJBsel8Q/pureflow.aspPureFlow Technologies Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business, owned and managed by Charles Ekstam and Dora Serrano, produces and markets a device, that improves the efficiency of diesel engines while also greatly reducing pollutants and increasing engine power.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/pureflow.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/d3I_tc7xAi4/index.phpIf you are a MoFAST client or are interested in SBIR/STTR and technology development and commercialization in Missouri, you'll want to subscribe to the MoFAST blog or RSS feed for updates.http://www.missouribusiness.net/fast/blog/index.phphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/t2HySU4Ieak/mktng_relief_recession.aspFAMEE Foundation offers free online training with marketing tips to survive a recession and maximize sales.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/mktng_relief_recession.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/GxqGcxJWMPA/where_customers_gone.aspUtilizing the impact of the internet may help entrepreneurs experiencing the recent dip in sales.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/where_customers_gone.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/v_o__JTFgtI/rechai.aspResearch Center for Human-Animal Interaction, a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business, founded by Dr. Rebecca Johnson, includes PALS (Pet Assisted Love and Support for seniors), an innovative online training program to promote animal-assisted activity for older adults; PAWSitive Visits, an animal visitation effort at senior housing facilities; and Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, a community project to walk shelter dogs and increase physical activity of human participants.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/rechai.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/im0Rdar4VI0/grow_leftovers.aspMissouri entrepreneurs are looking at food waste as an opportunity. This article profiles three examples.http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/grow_leftovers.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/8rSWV42BiYU/ask_start_business.aspSteps involved in opening a computer sales and service (or similar) business in Missouri. Includes fictitious name, form of organization, FEIN, and tax registrations.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/ask_start_business.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/sMe-PODIA44/effective_leaders.aspThe 12 P's of effective leaders.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/effective_leaders.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/19gF1bRX_no/mw_customs.aspMidwest Customs, a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers. The business, founded by young Mike Carter, is a truck accessory and body shop in Carrollton, Mo.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/mw_customs.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/mRX8jqDsKf4/labarge.aspLaBARGE Products Inc., a successful Missouri business, utilized the services available via the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers. The company's government contracting efforts serve the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines with equipment and fuel and water systems.http://www.missouribusiness.net/ptac/success/labarge.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/Ap3NF4v32UI/banking_tech_company.aspA solid banking relationship can be a great partner for a tech company. Considerations for finding a bank with the experience needed to help manage challenges.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/banking_tech_company.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/UENQRtvs5DA/green_out_recession.aspLearn how possible new federal loans, grants and incentives will be applied for training and hiring people in green jobs and clean energy.http://www.missouribusiness.net/eac/docs/green_out_recession.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/J1ypQV765bU/1208.aspThe popular retail promotion calendar is updated for 2009. An accompanying article offers tips for creative ways to use the calendar for unique business marketing.http://www.missouribusiness.net/newsletter/1208.asp#calendarhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/_ZVevySeX48/hotbox_cookies.aspMU students David Melnick, Corey Rimmel and Adam Hendin opened their downtown Columbia shop Hot Box Cookies in October. The store has kept them and their employees hopping from the moment the first batch of homemade customized delicacies came out of the oven.http://www.missouribusiness.net/success/hotbox_cookies.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/TCUm2frYUtE/repel_data_thieves.aspTake proper steps to protect computer data.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/repel_data_thieves.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/dTBg6BxFUqE/funding_angel_venture.aspThe differences from angel investors to venture capital firms and their range of criterial for evaluating investment recipients.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/funding_angel_venture.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/0VOrnMCm26c/bank_relationship.aspMaintaining a solid relationship with a lender is important in good...and bad...economic times.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/bank_relationship.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/OBSr7atg7yc/cost_saving.aspIdeas for helping small business managers to reduce business costs and improve profits.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/cost_saving.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/ZSHoEgZ15h4/consumer_driven_innovation.aspConsumers want customization and asking what customers want to drive products is the new way to meet market needs. It's a 180 from the old idea that he who holds the information holds the power.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/consumer_driven_innovation.asphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MissouribusinessnetUpdates/~3/VNgoPqIOeCk/biz_survival_tips_economy.aspTwelve survival tips to help businesses remain competitive during challenging economic times.http://www.missouribusiness.net/docs/biz_survival_tips_economy.asp