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Topic: Disaster Mitigation Here in southeast Louisiana we usually think of disasters in the form of hurricanes or flooding. There are other disasters or events that can disrupt our businesses and our personal lives. This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with an overview of questions to ask yourself that will help you think about the steps […]

Government and disaster contracting Topics of Discussion: Contracting Assistance Registration and Certification Building a Market Strategy Steps to Disaster Response Recovery Emergency vs Disaster Declaration Doing Business with FEMA And More! Speaker(s): Hannah Lopez, APEX Co-Sponsor(s): Fee: No Cost

Topic: Managing a Business The moment you decided to become a small business owner was the moment you became a leader. First, you must lead yourself. That’s called personal leadership. Everything else pertaining to your business will require organizational leadership expertise as you guide your people and enterprise to operational and financial success. Having great […]

Topic: Financing and Capital Obtaining financing to grow your business can be a daunting task! Developing a concise, but detailed funding package will increase your chances of success. If you know in advance the information the lender needs and the questions the lender wants answered, you will demonstrate your preparedness and business expertise.' - Identify […]

Topic: Managing a Business This seminar is focused on demonstrating to experienced business owners how to use their financial statements to manage profits and measure growth in their firms. Learn what you need to know about your numbers, what your financial numbers mean and what to do with your numbers. Program will cover: • Liquidity, […]

Understand the importance of networking to grow your business! Have you heard the saying "It's not what you know, but who you know"? Networking is a powerful tool for any business. It is the key element in growing businesses. Learn why it's important and get some tips to improve networking skills Fee: No Cost

Topic: Start-up Assistance This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include entrepreneurship readiness, writing a business plan, sources […]

Topic: Marketing and Sales Join us to learn about marketing best practices for your business. Speaker(s): Evelyn Jones, LSBDC Buisness Consultant Co-Sponsor(s): LSUA *Remember to go to Zoom after registration by clicking "Continue" to receive the Zoom Link to join the workshop. Fee: No Cost