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Every business needs a plan. Whether you’re starting a new business or expanding your current one, a sound business strategy is essential.  A business plan outlines and describes every major aspect of your business, including its product or service, marketing strategy, financial statements, projections and management principles.

To develop a complete and accurate business plan, the LSBDC will help you:

 
 Assess the market
 Forecast your sales
 Prepare cash flow projections
 Develop balance sheet
 


To get started with your business plan, contact your local LSBDC to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation or download The Plan:  A Step-by-Step Business Plan Workbook today!

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The Plan: A Step-by-Step Business Plan Workbook

The Plan is a comprehensive, user-friendly workbook for creating a formal business plan. Download Download (Spanish)
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Upcoming Events
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Wednesday, May 29, 9:00 AM
Grant Parish Library, Main Branch, Colfax

This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have r...Read More

Starting a Home Based Business
Tuesday, June 4, 5:30 PM
LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, *Metairie

Over 50% of small businesses are home-based. Get the facts about home-based businesses and learn how to evaluate those business opportunities. Lear...Read More

Starting and Financing a Small Business
Thursday, June 6, 10:00 AM
Louisiana Technology Park, Baton Rouge

This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have r...Read More

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Living Solutions Construction, LLC
Secured a $500,000 loan for his first construction

"The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University helped entrepreneur Merrick Young secure a $500,000 loan for his first construction project with Living Solutions, LLC."
 


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