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I WANT TO START A BUSINESS
So you want to starta business?
Before you start, ask yourself these questions:
Do I know my customer? Yes No Unsure
Do I know my competition? Yes No Unsure
Can my business make money? Yes No Unsure
Do I know how much to invest? Yes No Unsure
Do I know how much money I need to start? Yes No Unsure
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Great! Sounds like you are off to a great start!
Are you seeking a funding source or a loan?
Seeking a funding source? Yes No
Seeking a loan? Yes No
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So you want to starta business?
Do you need training? YES NO
Does your staff need training? YES NO
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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 writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses.

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

How to Form&Register Your Business
Thursday, June 6, 3:00 PM
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 semina...Read More

Starting and Financing a Small Business
Wednesday, June 12, 9:00 AM
Fort Polk, Army Alumni and Career Program, Leesville

This workshop is highly recommended for all veterans and active military who are interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, p...Read More

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Mezzo Technologies
Awarded several SBIR grants

"Founded by two students and a mechanical engineering professor at Louisiana State University, Mezzo Technologies turned to the LSBDC Technology Center at LSU for business plan review, and business guidance and assistance with obtaining federal grants."
 


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of Small Business Development Centers and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic
Development and participating universities. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. All opinions, conclusions or
recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons
with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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