Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network Upcoming Events

Starting and Financing a Small Business, Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Business Training: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:28:11 GMT

Where: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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
Registration begins at 3:45p and the seminar begins promptly at 4p. $10/person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Fee: $ 10.00
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2010 Updates for Payroll Professionals, Thursday, September 16, 2010

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:33:15 GMT

Where: LA Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), Kathleen Blanco Theatre, Lafayette
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Topic: Managing Employees
4-hour certificates of attendance will be issued to attendees. This is an educational seminar given by the Social Security Administration, the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service about current reporting techniques for employers. Topics will include SSA wage reporting, new adjusted IRS tax forms, end of year payroll actions, ways to reduce errors and the penalties that go with them.
Speaker: SSA Rep Don Carroum, LDR Rep Shanna Kelly and IRS Rep Sharon Evans
Lunch will be provided on site. ONLY RESERVED SEATS ARE GUARANTEED, so pre-register today. $10, exact change or check, will be collected at the door. Doors will open at 9:30a and the seminar will begin promptly at 10a.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Starting and Financing a Small Business, Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Business Training: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:29:21 GMT

Where: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette
When: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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
Registration begins at 3:45p and the seminar begins promptly at 4p. $10/person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Fee: $ 10.00
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It's Not Lonely at the Top: Marketing Your Business Online with Search Engine Optimization, Thursday, October 07, 2010

Business Training: Petroleum Club, Meeting Room, Lafayette — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:30:15 GMT

Where: Petroleum Club, Meeting Room, Lafayette
When: Thursday, October 07, 2010 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Forget about what you've heard. It is NOT lonely at the top, especially when it comes to marketing your business online. When searching for a business, your customers look at top search results on Google or Bing - that's where your business needs to be. At this lunch and learn, attendees will be educated on low- and no-cost ways to climb to the top of search results on search engines. Door prizes will be awarded and lunch will be provided at this informative event. Stay current with this informative seminar and get the most marketing bang for your buck!
Speaker: Lyn Askin, Louisiana SEO Expert
Lunch will be provided at this event. ONLY PRE-REGISTERED SEATS ARE GUARANTEED. Registration begins at 10:45a and the seminar will begin promptly at 11a.
Fee: Free
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Starting and Financing a Small Business, Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Business Training: Enterprise Center of LA (ECOL), Room A8, Lafayette — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:30:43 GMT

Where: Enterprise Center of LA (ECOL), Room A8, Lafayette
When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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
Registration begins at 3:45p and the seminar begins promptly at 4p. $10/person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Fee: $ 10.00
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2010 Updates for CPAs, EAs & Tax Preparers, Thursday, November 04, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:47:32 GMT

Where: LA Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), Kathleen Blanco Theatre, Lafayette
When: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Topic: Tax Planning
4-hour certificates of attendance will be issued to attendees. This event is specifically tailored to tax professionals, not the general public. Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service, the Louisiana Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration will address recent updates affecting how tax preparers and practitioners do business. The workshop will be presented in a classroom setting, so questions and comments are encouraged.
Speaker: SSA Rep Don Carroum, LDR Rep Kathleen Parker and IRS Rep Sharon Evans
Lunch will be provided on site. ONLY RESERVED SEATS ARE GUARANTEED, so pre-register today. $10, exact change or check, will be collected at the door. Doors will open at 9:30a and the seminar will begin promptly at 10a.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Starting and Financing a Small Business, Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Business Training: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:32:46 GMT

Where: South LA Community College (SLCC), Fine Arts Lab, Lafayette
When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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
Registration begins at 3:45p and the seminar begins promptly at 4p. $10/person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Fee: $ 10.00
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Starting and Financing a Small Business, Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Business Training: Enterprise Center of LA (ECOL), Room A8, Lafayette — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:33:05 GMT

Where: Enterprise Center of LA (ECOL), Room A8, Lafayette
When: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance
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
Registration begins at 3:45p and the seminar begins promptly at 4p. $10/person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Fee: $ 10.00
Link