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Bringing your Business Idea to Life at the eFactory

Have an idea for creating an app? The journey from concept to commercialization can bring challenges and uncertainties. According to Sandra Smart, Technology and Commercialization Specialist for the Missouri SBDC at MSU – part of efactory, that’s a good thing. She has worked with many entrepreneurs in the process of

Utilizing local resources to grow businesses

By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and

Three were honored at the 10th Annual MBA Heritage Awards Banquet

Missouri, MO—Last month the Multicultural Business Association along with their partner the Community Partnership of the Ozarks held their 10th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Barley House at Moon Town Crossing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, scheduled guest speakers were unable to attend. However, John Farmer De La Torre stepped

Social Security: It’s Past & Future

By Mahailia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt

Designing the road map for your business

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Most of us wouldn’t begin a road trip without a plan, even if it’s flexible. We’d think about where we would like to visit, directions to get there, how much money we must spend and how long we can reasonably be gone. The most

Social Security: Understanding It’s Past & Future

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt

A Guide to Disputing a Credit Report

By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   This is just what you need to add to your, “To Do List.” By regularly checking your credit bureau report, you can monitor your financial health and overall well-being. Your credit report serves as a comprehensive record of your credit history. It is

A Roadmap to Eradicating Credit-Card Debt

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—Credit cards are one of the most common financial products in our country, providing the bulk of short-term credit for families. Interest rates on credit cards have risen substantially. According to a recent article on the consumerfinance.gov website, the average interest rates

New location offers expanded space for entrepreneurs

by Nicki Donnelson, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, traditional office jobs have changed. Some changes can be traced to improved technology and a globalized economy. Other changes came as COVID-19 forced companies to accommodate remote work. During this evolution, the demand for coworking space spiked at Missouri State University’s

An example of a PayPal scam. Don’t fall for the trick

Springfield, MO— Scammers like to send emails like they’re coming from PayPal. Payment request email arrives from PayPal- say $300. You log into PayPal independently, which is good. You see that payment request right there in PayPal for $300. And PayPal shows that this is probably a fraudulent request. You don’t

Bringing your Business Idea to Life at the eFactory

Have an idea for creating an app? The journey from concept to commercialization can bring challenges and uncertainties. According to Sandra Smart, Technology and Commercialization Specialist for the Missouri SBDC at MSU – part of efactory, that’s a good thing. She has worked with many entrepreneurs in the process of

Utilizing local resources to grow businesses

By Nicki Donnelson When efactory opened 10 years ago, it started as an incubator space and a place for small businesses to grow. At that point, we never envisioned how much growth we could have in the next decade. By physically expanding into additional locations and adding new services and

Three were honored at the 10th Annual MBA Heritage Awards Banquet

Missouri, MO—Last month the Multicultural Business Association along with their partner the Community Partnership of the Ozarks held their 10th Annual Heritage Awards Banquet at the Barley House at Moon Town Crossing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, scheduled guest speakers were unable to attend. However, John Farmer De La Torre stepped

Social Security: It’s Past & Future

By Mahailia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt

Designing the road map for your business

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Most of us wouldn’t begin a road trip without a plan, even if it’s flexible. We’d think about where we would like to visit, directions to get there, how much money we must spend and how long we can reasonably be gone. The most

Social Security: Understanding It’s Past & Future

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer Social Security has a long and evolving history. The program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a response to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. It was an attempt

A Guide to Disputing a Credit Report

By Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   This is just what you need to add to your, “To Do List.” By regularly checking your credit bureau report, you can monitor your financial health and overall well-being. Your credit report serves as a comprehensive record of your credit history. It is

A Roadmap to Eradicating Credit-Card Debt

by Mahalia Boyd, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—Credit cards are one of the most common financial products in our country, providing the bulk of short-term credit for families. Interest rates on credit cards have risen substantially. According to a recent article on the consumerfinance.gov website, the average interest rates

New location offers expanded space for entrepreneurs

by Nicki Donnelson, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, traditional office jobs have changed. Some changes can be traced to improved technology and a globalized economy. Other changes came as COVID-19 forced companies to accommodate remote work. During this evolution, the demand for coworking space spiked at Missouri State University’s

An example of a PayPal scam. Don’t fall for the trick

Springfield, MO— Scammers like to send emails like they’re coming from PayPal. Payment request email arrives from PayPal- say $300. You log into PayPal independently, which is good. You see that payment request right there in PayPal for $300. And PayPal shows that this is probably a fraudulent request. You don’t