Jay Guffey, CEO of Mercy Rehab Hospital in Springfield, says it’s critical to have a succession plan in place. Whether necessitated by health issues, transfers, or job promotions, your team members …

Debra Horn, Senior Associate with BKD, LLP says the amount of startup capital you need depends on the type of business you’re starting. “The main plan is for you to have a written business plan …

“Everybody’s like, ‘Ooh, technology.’ Technology makes us more efficient. I’d rather be more effective first, and then worry about the efficiency,” says Jeremy Clopton, owner of What’s …

Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police Department says they sometimes get calls from businesses asking for safety talks on active shooter situations. While the police department …

Focus on providing a product or service no one else offers. Kirk Stange, Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm says they developed their business plan around doing things differently than their …

“I feel that any time someone feels their safety is threatened, they should be calling 911,” says Eric Schroeder, acting Corporal with the Springfield Police Department. Schroeder says if …

Do you feel overwhelmed? Is it a skill issue, a mindset issue or both? Marlene Chism, author, consultant and expert on stopping workplace drama, has some tips to help you deal with these situations. …

“Black Friday, for us, is gasoline on the fire,” says Nancy Bogart, CEO and Founder of Jordan Essentials. “You have to have a strategy ahead of time.” They plan their marketing strategies …

“Torch your strategic plan,” says Crista Hogan, Executive Director of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. “Don’t open a ton of time on a document you’re going to pit in a drawer, …

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.

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.

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 …