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AARP Work For Yourself @ 50 - Content Library

More than 37 million people over the age of 50 are at risk of not having enough income to meet their basic needs. AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ makes it easy for older adults to explore self-employment options to increase their financial stability.

How To Form A Limited Liability Company In Missouri - Content Library

A limited liability company is formed by filing articles of organization with the Corporations Division. A limited liability company may designate one or more "managers" to operate its business or it may choose to operate under the direction of its members.

Are you solving customer problems? - Content Library

If your startup is to be successful,  you must understand your customers' pains. Here's why.

Banking Connections Quiz

How are you connecting with your funder?  Invest just 2 minutes in this quick survey to enhance your connection with lenders. 

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My banker and I have met in the past three months to examine my current financial state.

St. Louis Builds Credit

“Money talks, but Credit holds conversations.” - Author Unknown

A good credit score opens doors. Doors to meetings with lenders. Doors to lower-interest loans, property acquisitions, and equipment purchases. Doors to opportunities to scale your business.

SBEC has partnered with St. Louis Builds Credit to help entrepreneurs achieve a prime credit score. St. Louis Builds Credit (STLBC) is a citywide initiative that uses credit building as a lever to help individuals achieve a prime credit score, build wealth, and promote financial health. 

STLBC provides one-on-one credit coaching for small business owners on topics including: 

  • Credit Building
  • Predatory Lending
  • Identity Theft
  • Account Management
  • Budgeting
  • Credit Building
  • Predatory Lending
  • Identity Theft
  • Account Management
  • Budgeting

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