Events/Workshops

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 of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses.

Speaker: Zachary McNeal, Consultant for LSBDC at UL Lafayette

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 of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses.

Speaker: Zachary McNeal, Consultant for LSBDC at UL Lafayette

The LA Small Business Development Center at UL Lafayette will provide up-to-date training on 2010 tax regulations for small businesses. This is a condensed version of the LSBDC's usual tax seminar. Some business issues addressed from a tax standpoint will be: *Documenting Daily: Avoiding "Receipt Overload" *"Is that legal?" - Tax Avoidance Schemes *Business Expenses: What Qualifies? *Employee vs. Independent Contractor This training can be very interactive, so please bring your small business tax questions and experience to be shared.

Speaker: Faye Touchet, EA

Ignorance of how your particular small business should be insured can leave you liable. Think beyond the prepackaged insurance bundle and tailor your insurance to what YOU need specifically. An insurance specialist will give unbiased tips and tricks to learning how to effectively safeguard a business. Sharing of questions and experience are encouraged at this event.

Speaker: John Lamke, Insurance Specialist with the Office of Consumer Advocacy