Bayou Region
Hubzone Certification (Get Certified Week)
Online EventThe Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. At the end of this session, you will have a thorough understanding of the certification requirements. Speaker(s): Alec Banks Co-Sponsor(s): PTAC
8(a) Certification (HANDS ON WEEK)
Online EventThis seminar pertains to The System for Award Management, or SAM, is a government-wide portal that is consolidating the capabilities of multiple systems and information sources used by the Federal government in conducting the acquisition and financial assistance (which includes grants and cooperative agreements) processes. Speaker(s): Marjorae Ball Co-Sponsor(s): SBA
Veteran Owned Certification / LED CERTIFICATION (Hands on week)
Online EventIf you are a Veteran, this training is for you to learn about becoming a Veteran Owned Small Business. During this training you will gain knowledge about this certification program and the application process. Speaker(s): Alec Banks Co-Sponsor(s): SBA
DBE, SBE & ACDBE Certifications (Get Certified Week)
Online EventIn 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 you small business. Listed below is information about the DBE and SBE Program. Go to www.dotd.la.gov for more information about SJB Group, LLC and […]
Starting and Financing a Small Business
This 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 […]
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
Online EventDuring this training small businesses will learn how to market their business on a shoestring budget. Speaker(s): Stephen Waters
LED Certifications: SEBD, Hudson and Veteran Initiatives
Online EventCome 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 (SEBD), Hudson Initiative and Veteran Initiative. Louisiana Economic Development is committed to connecting small businesses with the services and resources they need to grow and […]
The Business Plan – A Roadmap to Success
Bayou Region IncubatorTopic: Business Plan This training will be held in Thibodaux at the Bayou Region Incubator. It includes an introduction to create a customizable guide called a business plan to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow their business and to prepare to respond quickly and recover from disruptions. A business plan is much […]
Basic Bookkeeping for Business
Online +1 moreTopic: Business Accounting This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting. This workshop will cover functions of record keeping; cash versus accrual systems, recording transactions revenue, expenses and depreciation; and accounts payable and receivable. Speaker(s): Susan Thibodeaux, Center Director Co-Sponsor(s):
Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
Online EventTopic: Business Plan This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs and new ventures. A business plan is much more than a piece of paper. It is your roadmap to success. The plan forces you to consider your entire business at once, and therefore maintain consistency in planning and execution of your business model. A comprehensive, focused,well […]
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