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Louisiana SBDC says it’s time to make small biz cyber aware

lsbdc | September 12, 2018
Tags: BALLAST, Cybersecurity, SBDC

Far too often a large national company is in the news for having sensitive information hacked through the internet. Of course, those are just the ones that make headlines. Nearly two-thirds of cyber breach victims are small to mid-size businesses.
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Internal Revenue Service

IRS issues proposed regulations on new 20 percent deduction for passthrough businesses

lsbdc | September 1, 2018
Tags: Internal Revenue Service, IRS, LSBDC

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations, on August 8, 2018, for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income. The new deduction —
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5 Ways Business Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Credit

5 Ways Business Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Credit

lsbdc | August 21, 2018
Tags: Business Credit Cards, LSBDC, small business

Credit cards can be an indispensable tool for small businesses. These products offer companies a secure and convenient method of payment, while providing a valuable means of financing and being more readily available than other options like a small business
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What small businesses should know about tariffs

What Small Businesses Should Know About Tariffs

lsbdc | August 13, 2018
Tags: SBDC, small business, Tariffs

By Peter J. Cazamias, SBA Recently the United States Government announced several new tariff increases. The U.S. Department of Commerce implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports for national security reasons. Separately, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced tariffs to
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Cyber Security

The Biggest Risk to Your Business: Inadequate Cybersecurity

lsbdc | August 12, 2018
Tags: Cyber Security, LSBDC, small business

By Linsey Knerl Most consumers today have been a victim of theft. While not everyone has had the harrowing experience of a home burglary or stolen car, a compromised email password or Social Security number has affected almost everyone. The
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SBA North Louisiana Lenders Matchmaker event slated for Sept. 6

lsbdc | August 6, 2018
Tags: LSBDC, North Louisiana Lenders matchmaker, SBA

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a public event called “North Louisiana Lenders Matchmaker” that is free to attend on September 6.  This event will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the opportunity to speak with multiple SBA lenders
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