Missouri Bank's Small Business Course

Dodie facilitates this 6-part course combining proven and practical information with actionable tasks. Guest experts speak about a variety of business topics while homework and reading assignments further reinforce what participants are learning. The confidential environment also provides a forum for learning from peers sharing challenges and successes. mobank's Small Business Course now is available in two formats, the popular six week presentation or a new weekend immersion version.

Save the Date! This course sells out with a waiting list each time it's offered, so save September 22 - October 27, 2010, on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and contact Dodie to pre-register for the first-come, first-served signup. The course fee will not be due until two months prior. Click here for details about the six-week course.

The next weekend immersion version is offered when registration is sufficient, so if you're interested, contact Dodie to coordinate schedules. The weekend version begins on a Friday evening at 4:00 and ends noon on Sunday (evenings off). Click here for details about the weekend immersion version.

Can't wait till the next class or have a conflicting schedule? Contact Dodie about a tutoring session.

"As a business owner for 12 years, I felt it was time for some rejuvenation of the entrepreneurial spirit, as well as a better understanding of "crunching the numbers," employee issues & marketing. I took the class way back when so I had an inkling of the content, but this was far superior due to the updated course materials, the diversity of presenters, a small library of book and, of course, the instructor Dodie Jacobi, who has an innate ability to generate enthusiasm and interest. It would be hard to find another course this concentrated and relevant."

"Not only were all subjects covered expertly, but it was fun and educational to listen to input from all participants. I hadn't thought about the networking benefits of the class; that was an added plus!"

"I think that the whole team of instructors for this class was really amazing. Dodie, Jenne, Julie and Danielle were ALL so knowledgeable about the topics they were covering and were able to very clearly communicate their material to the class in a way that was easy for us all to understand. Plus it was nice to be able to chat with other small business owners and get a feeling that you're not alone in some of the problems you face."

"She (Dodie) had all the qualities I admire in a teacher, depth of knowledge, great personality and able to lead to knowledge absorption."

"6 weeks of content could have easily become 10-12. I was blown away by the information, as well as how it is presented. Truly, the class is a bargain, and after completing it feels that it is under-priced. The network contacts alone are worth the price. Forget the peer group, mentoring opportunities, etc. Then throw on the knowledge garnered, and it is a win/win for anybody I know that owns a business."

"This class was practical and has made changes in our organization quickly and effectively that did not cost a dime."

"I was a little concerned it would be light on content - possibly providing information that I've seen before or only topics in a general business sense. I was pleasantly surprised at how targeted the information is for small business. Many of my nagging little questions were answered (actually not little, big), for example: how to set fees? I've been to all day seminars that cost more and give less."

"I told him before he even THINKS about starting another business he needs to take this class. He's like so many of us, has the passion and skill for the product, but could really use some business management help. Whenever I hear the need, I tell folks about it!"

"Awesome! Dodie was a fabulous leader!"

"Dodie was an excellent moderator/presenter. Very empathetic and skilled at steering a learning environment such as this. I would recommend this course to other business owners. It will save time, reduce stress, and make you more profitable!"