SSBCI Seed & Venture Fund Update
Citizens National Bank 330 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA, United StatesPlease join BRF's Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) and Louisiana Economic Development (LED) on Tuesday, July 11 for a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) educational event for high-growth startups based in Louisiana. EAP will host the event in the Community Room of Citizens National Bank on the 1st floor of Beaird Tower. AGENDA 11 […]
Mental Fitness For Entrepreneurs: A Self Assessment
OnlineThere are positive measures that can be taken to sustain mental well-being regardless of the pressures resulting from operating the business. The first step is a mental fitness assessment. The assessment identifies the challenges that must be overcome, and the mental toughness necessary to meet those challenges.
Show Me the Money
OnlineObtaining 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.
Accounting Overview: Understanding the basics for your business
Online EventAccounting can be confusing and intimidating for small business owners. Join us to get a realistic understanding of what’s involved in accounting -- from the basics to the reports you […]
Successfully Pursuing R&D Grants and Contracts via SBIR and STTR
Online EventJoin us for a deeper dive into Research & Development grants and contracts thru the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs! Government funding is available to assist you in writing your government submittals for grants and proposals and assisting with the various phases of SBIR and STTR programs. Speaker(s): […]
Hiring Your First Employee
OnlineIf you’re planning or in the process of hiring your first employee, congratulations! You are taking the first step to improve the productivity of your new enterprise. Becoming an employer […]
Onboarding, Engaging & Retaining Employees
OnlineHow do you onboard, engage, and retain valuable employees transforming them into loyal, human resources…human resources that produce real value within the business? This session will show attendees how to […]
LED Certifications: SEBD, Hudson and Veteran Initiatives
OnlineCome and learn how your business can benefit from the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small Business Certifications and Initiatives. This training provides an overview of LED's Small Emerging Business Development Program […]
Leading Your Enterprise to Success: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
OnlineThere are no guarantees for business success. Yet success can be achieved when astute business owners know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Regardless […]
The Small Business Gamble – How To Beat The Odds
OnlineHere’s a sobering thought: The odds against small business success are substantial. For every 100 small businesses entering the marketplace, only 9 of them will succeed and thrive after 10 years. This powerful and valuable business development session will identify the critical small business hurdles to overcome, and exactly what needs to be done to […]
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