Business Resources

Understanding where to find the necessary resources to help you with your business is very important. We have several resources listed below which can help you with the needs you have with starting or building your business.

Business Resource Library

Business Assistance Websites

Business.gov

Business.gov is a government website which provides services that support America's small business. Along with general information about starting and managing a small business, Business.gov has information about laws and regulations for businesses.

Small Business Administration

The SBA is an agency of the federal government, set aside to "aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small businesses." The website provides a wide array of business start-up (including a step-by-step planner) and management information.

Missouri SBDC

Created by Missouri University Extension's Business Development Program, this site provides a wide range of resource topics specific to Missouri. Everything from marketing and sales to environmental issues is here. Additionally, the site provides links to assistance and training opportunities.

MOSourceLink

A website that provides a connection with a network of nonprofit small business resource organizations. These can be accessed through contacting MOSourceLink or by using The Resource Navigator.

SCORE

SCORE is a type of online consultation service dedicated to providing free online mentoring services in addition to business tools, such as business plan templates, how-to tips, online workshops and webinars.

INC-Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs

Inc. is an online publication that reports on stories through articles and videos. Additionally, Inc. does offer free tools and resources, such as download-able worksheets and documents, and a monthly newsletter after a free registration.

Small Business Notes

This site has a comprehensive collection of information and resources for any entrepreneur, including youth, women and veterans.

Biz Info Library

Knowledge for every stage of your business.

Biz Toolkit

Designed for any business, Biz Toolkit provides access to free and premium business tools and resources to help your business grow and succeed.

Center for Rural Entrepreneurship

This organization's mission is to help rural communities embrace entrepreneurship as a core rural economic development strategy.

About MREIC

Missouri Rural Enterprise & Innovation Center is funded by the Missouri Technology Corporation, a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies. MTC focuses on 21st Century bioscience industries that build on Missouri’s rich history in agriculture and technology. These areas of focus include: Animal health, Applied Engineering, Biomedical Science, Defense and Homeland Security, and Plant Science.

Our local supporters include: Adair County, A.T. Still University, City of Kirksville, Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, Kirksville Regional Economic Development, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Small Business & Technology Development Center and Truman State University.

MREIC encourages regional economic growth based on commercialization of innovations in Northeast Missouri. We provide support to new and established entrepreneurs through both one-on-one advising as well as connections to workshops, funding resources and technology development solutions. We actively pursue a communications program that creates a broader understanding of the role of entrepreneurship in our economy. Through our business incubator located in the basement of our building, we are organizing a network for idea exchange opportunities among entrepreneurs— contact us to join in.