In addition to state workshops, please visit the SB/SE Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for a streaming video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, which provides more detailed instructional lessons.
Please visit the Small Business Video and Audio page for short presentations focused on specific topics that are important to small businesses.
If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.
ALEXANDRIA
Event: Small Business 101: Starting & Financing a Small Business
Date(s): January 20, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Northwestern State University, Main Office Dunbar Plaza, Suite 114C, 3600 Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA 71303
Event Information: 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.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
BATON ROUGE
Event: Business Incentives Workshop
Date(s): January 22, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: State Archive Building, 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Event Information: Free workshop.
Topics include:
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Louisiana Economic Development Corporation Financial Programs
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Research & Development Tax Credit
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Industrial Tax Exemption Program
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Restoration Tax Abatement
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Quality Jobs and Enterprise Zone Programs are covered in great detail with Louisiana Workforce Commission and Louisiana Department of Revenue
Speakers: Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Department of Revenue, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Small Business Development Center
IOWA
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): February 12, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Iowa Community Center, 207 W. Highway 90, Iowa, LA
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (337) 475-5529; E-mail: lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org
Event Information: 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. Federal tax tips will also be provided. You must pre-register by phoning (337) 475-5529 or e-mail lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org. Registration is 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
LAKE CHARLES
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): March 10, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gumbeaux Magazine Office, 2115 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (337) 475-5529; E-mail: lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org
Event Information: 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. Federal and state tax tips will also be provided. You must pre-register by phoning (337) 475-5529 or e-mail lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org. Registration is 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $10 (cash, check, or money order) payable at door.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
LAFAYETTE
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): January 14, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: South Louisiana Community College - Fine Arts Lab, 320 Devalcourt Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (337) 262-5344
Event Information: 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. The speaker is ULL LSBDC Consultant Zachary McNeal. Fee: $10 per person (exact change or check) will be collected at the door. Registration begins at 3:45 p.m. and the seminar begins promptly at 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
METAIRIE
Event: How to Form and Register Your Business
Date(s): January 14, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) - Greater New Orleans Region, Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 422, Metairie, LA 70002
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (504) 831-3730
Event Information: You must have the proper licenses and permits to start or operate a business. Learn how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses. Learn the difference between "C" and "S" corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLCs. The speaker is Winston Williams and the workshop is FREE. For additional information, call the LSBDC Training Coordinator at (504) 831-3730.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
MONROE
Event: Starting and Financing A Small Business
Date(s): January 15; March 12, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at University of Louisiana, Monroe Administration Building, Room 2-105, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209
Event Information: 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. Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration. The workshop begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. Fee is $10 per person (cash or check) will be collected at the door.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
NATCHITOCHES
Event: Small Business 101: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): January 22, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Northwestern State University, Russell Hall, Room 114A, 10 Central Ave., Natchitoches, LA 71497
Event Information: This FREE workshop is recommended for individuals exploring business ideas, planning to start, have recently started, or wanting 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 speaker is Jim Kilcoyne. To register online, visit the Louisiana Small Business Development Center’s Web site or call (318) 357-5611 by January 20, 2009.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
RUSTON
Event: 2009-25 Starting and Financing a Business
Date(s): February 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at LSU Shreveport LA Tech Enterprise Center, 509 West Alabama, Ruston, LA 71270
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (318) 797-5144
Event Information: This FREE workshop is designed for individuals exploring business ideas and covers small business resources, funding, legal issues, and other basics. The speaker is Cooper Cochran, Director of Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUS.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
SHREVEPORT
Event: Starting and Financing a Business
Date(s): January 15, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at LSU Shreveport, Main Office, Business Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
Event Information: This FREE workshop will present the basics of starting and financing a small business including licenses, permits, business plans, the lending process and other essential startup information. The speaker is Cooper Cochran, Director, Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUS.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Event: 2009-26 Starting and Financing a Business
Date(s): February 12, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at LSU Shreveport, Main Office, Business Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
Event Information: This FREE workshop will present the basics of starting and financing a small business including licenses, permits, business plans, the lending process and other essential startup information. The speaker is Cooper Cochran, Director, Louisiana Small Business Development Center.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Event: 2009-28 Small Business Tax Workshop
Date(s): February 24, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at LSU Shreveport, Main Office, Business Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
Contact: Training Coordinator; Phone: (318) 797-5144
Event Information: This workshop covers the basic tax requirements of a small business owner, including tax comparison of various business structures, business use of home, and business use of auto. Speaker: Louisiana Society of Enrolled Agents; Fee: $10.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
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