LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: Main Office

UNO Jefferson Center

*Metairie

Proper licenses and permits are necessary to operate a business. This seminar teaches how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses. The seminar examines the differences between "C" and "S" Corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLC's. Elements that business structures are based on are discussed such as taxes, ownership, responsibility, control, risk, operations, and employee requirements. -Advantages & Disadvantages of each Legal Structure -Legal Structure Quiz -Filing Forms for Selecting an Organizational Structure are Provided

Speaker: Winston Williams, Business Consultant

A written business plan enables you to control your business. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan. This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs but also serves to create direction for existing owners. • What is a Business Plan and what is it used for? • Full Business Plan Planner Workbook • Worksheets for Financial Projections

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant

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 • Required Licenses

Speaker: Sue Arcement, Business Consultant

A written business plan enables you to control your business. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan. This seminar is for aspiring entrepreneurs but also serves to create direction for existing owners. • What is a Business Plan and what is it used for? • Full Business Plan Planner Workbook • Worksheets for Financial Projections

Speaker: Mike Pennison, Business Consultant

Over 50% of small businesses are home-based. Get the facts about home-based businesses and learn how to evaluate those business opportunities. Learn about organizing, registering, licensing and permitting processes, as well as the regulations and restrictions of each. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of working at home. • Start-up and Survival Checklists • Top 10 Scam list • Safe Sources and Government Sites

Speaker: Jerre Madere, Business Consultant

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 • Required Licenses

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant

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 • Required Licenses

Speaker: Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant