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 […]
SEBD Certification – A Certification to Grow Your Business
Online EventTopic: Managing a Business Business Certifications give businesses access to opportunity in contracting, funding and grant programs. There are a variety of federal, state and local certification programs that can enhance your chances to not only get a contract but also to expand and grow! Learn how your business can benefit from CERTIFICATION as a […]
West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce: Second Annual Small Business Summit
Addis Community Center 7520 Highway 1 South, Addis, LA, United StatesThe West Baton Rouge Parish Chamber is proud to announce its second annual Small Business Summit! This premier event is for Baton Rouge’s small business community and has been created to help small businesses address the challenges they are facing, as well as opportunities for growth. The event will present several speaker panels followed by […]
Plan, Prepare, Pitch – Accessing Capital to Grow your Business
VirtualCustomers are golden, but Cash is KING! When your business is ready to grow, access to capital is critical. Make plans NOW to attend Plan, Practice, Pitch – Accessing Capital to Grow your Business on August 3, 2023. The all-day conference features lively discussions with area lenders and organizations for traditional, non-traditional, and special financing […]
Building an Employee Handbook, It’s Not As Hard As You Think!
VirtualTopic: Managing Employees If you believe there is no purpose for an employee handbook in your business, think again. Today more than ever before the Employee Handbook is an essential tool for small business owners and leaders to keep everyone informed, on track, and productive. Attempting to run a successful business on assumptions is short-sighted. […]
Sales and Selling 101: A Small Business Primer for Success in Sales
VirtualTopic: Marketing and Sales For the new enterprise, there are hundreds of serious matters for the owner and leaders to consider. Sales is the #1 consideration. If there are no sales, it’s not a business – it’s an expensive hobby. Selling is the process of persuading a person or organization to buy something. Prior to […]
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Online EventThis workshop is recommended for those interested in starting a business. At the end of this workshop, you will have a thorough understanding of the process of starting a business and will be able to implement a required checklist to start your business. The following topics will be discussed during this workshop: determining the feasibility […]
Show me the Money! Creating a Winning Funding Proposal
Online EventObtaining 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 the financial needs of […]
Step by Step Guide: How to Register Your Business
Jennings City Hall 154 N Main St, Jennings, LA, United StatesTopic: Business Basics Unlock the Path to Success: Join us for a Step-by-Step Guide on Registering Your Business. Your journey towards entrepreneurship begins here! Fee: No Cost
DBE Training
Online EventTopic: Government Contracting In this workshop, you will gain information about the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Element (SBE) Program and learn how to apply for these certification to provide support for your small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information about SJB […]
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