Events/Workshops

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with information on establishing and developing a successful business plan as well as determine funding needs for the start-up. Seminar covers: Financing Options Business Ownership Funding Sources

Speaker: Mike Pennison

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

This workshop is recommended for those individuals interested in exploring a new business idea, starting a new business, or looking to grow their current small business. Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses. It is highly recommended that any new entrepreneurs attend this workshop prior to scheduling a counseling session.

Speaker: LSBDC Technology Center at LSU: TBA

This seminar will educate people wishing to start their own business on business basics, including licenses, permits, business plans, cash flow projections, loans, and other useful start up information.

Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal

This workshop will present the issues of starting and financing a small business including licenses, permits, business plans, the lending process and other essential start-up information.

Speaker: Cooper Cochran, Director, Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUS

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

This workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or want to expand a small business and those seeking a small business loan. Topics of discussion include business feasibility, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses

Speaker: Business consultants with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

This workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or want to expand a small business and those seeking a small business loan. Topics of discussion include business feasibility, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses.

The LSBDC, in conjunction with the LSU Mobile classroom, will present an hour-long version of its Business Basics seminar. Attendees will be educated on business basics, including licenses, permits, business plans, cash flow projections, loans, and other useful start up information.

Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal

This workshop is recommended for those individuals interested in exploring a new business idea, starting a new business, or looking to grow their current small business. Topics of discussion will include but are not limited to, business planning, sources of funding, small business resources and required licenses. It is highly recommended that any new entrepreneurs attend this workshop prior to scheduling a counseling session.

Speaker: LSBDC Technology Center at LSU: TBA

This seminar is designed for persons who are interested in learning what it takes to start and run a successful business. Topics include business planning, risk assessment, business concept feasibility, financial projections, sources and types of financing, required licenses, small business resources, and more.

Speaker: Gregory Spann - Director, LSBDC-SUBR

This workshop will present the issues of starting and financing a small business including licenses, permits, business plans, the lending process and other essential start-up information.

Speaker: Cooper Cochran, Director, Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUS

The LSBDC, in conjunction with the LSU Mobile classroom, will present an hour-long version of its Business Basics seminar. Attendees will be educated on business basics, including licenses, permits, business plans, cash flow projections, loans, and other useful start up information.

Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal

This seminar is designed for the entrepreneur, but will benefit any small business owner looking for additional capital. Get the facts on business financing, sources of capital, and other incentives. This seminar will guide you through 5 easy steps to prepare you to meet with a lender. Key Questions Lenders Want Answered Worksheets to Determine Start-up Costs, Personal Financials, and Budgets Resource Directory

Speaker: Jerre Madere

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? What is it used for? Full Business Plan Planner Workbook Worksheets for Financial Projections

Speaker: Mike Pennison

This seminar is focused on how to use financial statements to manage profits and measure growth. Program includes: Liquidity, Leverage, and Liability Structure of the Balance Sheet Profitability and Productivity of the Income Statement Cash Flow Statement vs Income Statement Apply Financial Statement to Your Business Questions the Bank Asks Hints & Tools to Better Manage Your Business

Speaker: Winston Williams

Learn QuickBooks from the ground up during this workshop. A certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor will teach basic uses and features of QuickBooks including: setting up & getting started, working with QuickBooks list and bank accounts, entering sales, invoices and receiving payments, creating reports, graphs and analyzing financial data. Create Vendors and Invoices Determine Cash Flow Learn AP and AR Free Starter CD

Speaker: Winston Williams

The crux of any business is to operate successfully in a highly competitive world and is measured by the size of the profits that are generated. While a number of other parameters can be used to determine company viability, profit still reigns supreme. Therefore, the key to success in any business is to formulate an effective strategy to increase profits. Discuss the Keys to Business Success Profitability Principles Tangible vs Intangible Profitability Process Profitability Action Plan Profitability Factors

Speaker: Winston Williams

Are you looking to increase your customer base on a shoestring marketing budget? This seminar will teach you the key marketing points for your product, reveal the secrets to attracting customers, and enable you to determine the layout of your marketing plan. -Free Resources for Marketing and Promoting Your Business -Identify Promotional Tools to Fit Your Business -Define the Foundational 4 P’s of Marketing -Perform a Competitive Analysis -Determine Your Company’s USP (Unique Selling Position)

Speaker: Bonnie Canal

Word of mouth (WOM) is the most powerful form of promotion, but perhaps the most misunderstood marketing strategy. Learn the keys to successful networking, and tips for planning, interacting and following-up. You will be surprised to find what networking really is . . . and is not! Networking Know-How Tips for the shy guy Articles and Ideas to Expand Your Network

Speaker: Jerre Madere

Are you looking to increase your customer base on a shoestring marketing budget? This seminar will teach you the key marketing points for your product, reveal the secrets to attracting customers, and enable you to determine the layout of your marketing plan. -Free Resources for Marketing and Promoting Your Business -Identify Promotional Tools to Fit Your Business -Define the Foundational 4 P’s of Marketing -Perform a Competitive Analysis -Determine Your Company’s USP (Unique Selling Position)

Speaker: Bonnie Canal

A solid website strategy is a must for success in today’s business economy and market and must be integrated into the business operations and marketing strategy of the company. This workshop will teach: Components of a Successful Website Website Format Designed to Generate Sales and Profits Overview of Website Components and Integrated Marketing Strategy SEBD Program Funding Assistance (through LED to eligible businesses)

Speaker: Christian Galvin

“I have a website, now what?” Once a website is launched, you have created an island in the ocean. There are new concepts for e-marketing—e-campaigns, social networking, search engine optimization, analytics, and merchandising. Where do you go from here to increase hits, conversions and sales overall? Group Website Reviews Customer E-Marketing Techniques Social Media: Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter Merchandising Content Strategies

Speaker: Christian Galvin

The LSBDC, in conjunction with the LSU Mobile classroom, will present its Marketing seminar. Attendees will be educated on marketing basics.

Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal

Are you looking to increase your customer base on a shoestring marketing budget? This seminar will teach you the key marketing points for your product, reveal the secrets to attracting customers, and enable you to determine the layout of your marketing plan. -Free Resources for Marketing and Promoting Your Business -Identify Promotional Tools to Fit Your Business -Define the Foundational 4 P’s of Marketing -Perform a Competitive Analysis -Determine Your Company’s USP (Unique Selling Position)

Speaker: Bonnie Canal

The LSBDC, in conjunction with the LSU Mobile classroom, will present its Marketing seminar. Attendees will be educated on marketing basics.

Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal

This is an introduction course into government contracting and will cover government marketing fundamentals, information on solicitation and bids at the federal, state and local level, identifying opportunities related to Economic Stimulus funding and certification processes and procedures.

Speaker: Northwest Louisiana Government Procurement Center