Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says she and her father had honest discussions and brought in business coaches to talk about succession planning for their business. She says …

Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says company logos are very important in building a brand. Little says they changed logos to differentiate their product from competitors and …

Independent consultants Mary Overbey, Damion Trout and Lucas Walker say with the fluidity of many economic factors, now is the time to evaluate and make strategic plans. Make big decisions when …

Katherine Trombetta, spokesperson for the Missouri Job Center, says unemployment levels are comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Trombetta attributes this to the diverse industry market in the …

Steve Kelly, senior vice president with Arvest Bank, says a friend told him not to let preconceived notions limit his accomplishments. Dream bigger than what you think is possible. Kelly is one of …

Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says social media sites are making e-commerce easier. She says Facebook Shop and Instagram Shop give you the benefits of having an e-commerce site and …

Aaron Schekorra, public health information specialist with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department clears up misconceptions they’ve heard from the public during the pandemic. Duration: …

Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says building a network is important. It isn’t about sales, but growing relationships in order to help clients. Rath is one of Springfield Business …

Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says he struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Marshall says he sees life as a book, while one chapter might focus on work, the next is …

C.C. Guice, owner of A Wench in the Gear, says it took a leap of faith to quit her day job and pursue her passion. Guice says her significant other gave her the confidence she needed to go all …

Are you guarding against employee theft? Abe McGull, assistant U.S. Attorney, says you should be wary of enthusiastic employees who want to spend extra time at work. Incorporate checks and balances. …

Molly McCleary, owner and farmer of Maypop Flower Farm, says she plans to build infrastructure to extend her growing season. McCleary says adding caterpillar tunnels, a cooler and employees will set …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMARK, says hackers are becoming more sophisticated in their phishing attempts. Nielsen says they’ve seen an increased number of attacks and managed …

K. Patrick Douglas, attorney and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, says he’s learned a lot about leadership from mentors. He says you must value your team and work for the best interests …

Christine and Austin Mayfield, owners of Juniper Coffee Roastery, created a unique syrup for the cold brew coffee they sell at a farmers market. The syrup had to meet their standards as well as FDA …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says our brains require human interaction. He says being disconnected opens the door for mental illness. …

Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says the dynamic of managing a generational business with her father is interesting. She says the difference in experience and viewpoints are …

Patrick Little, co-owner of 22 Sierra Coffee Company, says they made a conscious decision to build their social media network before releasing their products to the public. They also sought …

Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association, says supporting local businesses is critical this holiday season. He says business owners’ response to the pandemic has …

Katherine Trombetta, spokesperson for the Missouri Job Center, says seasonal hiring is down slightly due to the pandemic. She says companies still need seasonal labor, but the types of jobs have …