Louisiana Rebuilds - Business Assistance

This guide, put together by the SBA, provides information that business owners can use to develop a plan to protect customers and employees in the event of a disaster. Hard copies are available at all SBA field offices or download a copy from the website. more

504Ward

http://www.504ward.com/

504Ward aims to encourage young people to stay in New Orleans and work to improve it. The 504Ward website features resources, events, and opportunities for young entrepreneurs in the city, including a $100,000 Business Development Competition. more

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Good Work Network: Small Business Preparation Training

http://www.goodworknetwork.org/modules/eguide/event.php?eid=28

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Good Work Network presents business training classes - including Personal Effectiveness, Financial Literacy, and Business Planning - every Thursday for 14 weeks, beginning January 29.

Date & Time:
Starting January 29th and running every Thursday for 14 weeks 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Location:
CJ Peete Community Center
2514 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

Fee: $50.00

Personal Effectiveness Training
A 6 hour (2 session) course, which focuses on the personal qualities and behaviors that are key to the success of your business. Topics discussed are: building self-esteem and confidence, goal setting, time management, anger management, and communication skills.

Financial Literacy Training
A 9 hour (3 session) course, which teaches you financial tools that are key to your personal life as well as the success of your business. There is a Free Credit Counseling attached with this course. Topics discussed are: understanding wealth, credit, banking, budgeting and taxes.

Core Four Business Planning
A 30 hour (9 session) course, which teaches the four core bodies of knowledge that a business owner must have in order to operate a successful business. Topics discussed are: success planning, market planning, cash flow planning, and operations planning.

To register for the class contact your Business Counselor at 504.309.2073.
Patrick Anderson ext. 101
Reuben DeTiege ext. 103
Jordan Jones ext. 104
Adele London ext. 105
Chris White ext. 109

Because seating is limited. PRE-PAYMENT is required. You are not registered for the seminar until payment is received. more

Louisiana Department of Economic Development: Resources for Businesses

http://www.louisianaforward.com/louisiana-businesses/in-state.aspx

Louisiana Economic Development is the official economic development agency to connect Louisiana businesses with the resources they need and to foster growth across all industries. The LED site features small businesses resources including financial assistance, FAQs, relocation assistance, and links to business counseling centers and small business development centers. more

LBTC Mobile Classroom

http://www.bus.lsu.edu/centers/lbtc/mobileclassroom.asp

The Louisiana Business and Technology Center's mobile classroom, dubbed the "Driving Louisiana’s Economy" initiative, is a custom-designed 18-wheeler trailer retrofitted to house seminars and workshops for small business owners. The mobile classroom is scheduled to visit 37 Louisiana parishes to present various programs including leadership development seminars, small business workshops on a variety of topics, women and minority business forums, entrepreneurship training, business planning and marketing workshops, access to capital workshops, and Small Business Innovation Research grant seminars. Visit the website for dates and locations. more

Free Technology Assistance with TechAssistLA

http://www.techassistla.com/

TechAssistLA provides technology assistance in any technology area where any of its over 400 company members has skills and expertise. Businesses needing technology assistance are matched with a Louisiana Technology Council member company that specializes in the area of technology that they need. From telephones to internet, web sites to accounting, security, disaster planning, system upgrades or expansion... help is here and it is free to qualified applicants. Visit the website for more information and an application or call (504) 301-2485. Apply by September 31. more

Website Design and Maintenance Services at CCSB

http://www.ccstb.org/medialab/index.html

The Community Center of St. Bernard offers Custom website design and maintenance services. If you or your organization needs a website or blog set up, or just wants to bring the information on your current site up-to-date, the Community Center can help! Fees vary depending on the type of service being provided, with a 15% discount for organizations with a verifiable IRS 501c3 status. For more information about website design services, contact the Community Center at (504) 281-2512 or email ccsb@ccsb.org. more

Louisiana Small Business Development Center

http://www.lsbdc.org/

The Louisiana SBDC network helps entrepreneurs and businesses start, develop and grow by providing high quality individual counseling, business education classes, information resources, and specialized services. The LSBDC website contains a wealth of resources for small businesses including links to small business development centers around the state. more

St. Bernard Entrepreneurial Center (SBEC)

http://www.lbia.org/members/gulfcoastbankandtrust.htm

This small business incubator aims to create successful businesses by providing assistance and facilities to stimulate small business formation, growth and development in St. Bernard Parish. The SBEC provides a professional business environment. A small business can have access to conference rooms, board rooms, wireless internet, as well as fax, phone and a copy machine. Call (504) 569-1900. more

United Way IDA Program: Matching Savings Account for a Home or Vehicle Purchase, Business Assistance, Education Assistance

IDAs (Individual Development Accounts) are savings accounts that give low income individuals and families the opportunity save and build assets. Qualified individuals who open an IDA will receive matching funds towards a specified goal.
Contact United Way at 827-6862 for more information .

Savings Goal: Purchasing a home or vehicle or opening a childcare center.
Match: $4 for every dollar saved, up to $2000 for a home or childcare center (up to $8000 match), up to $1000 for a vehicle (up to $4000 match).
Eligibility: You must be employed, earn below 200% of the poverty line, and not own more than $10,000 in assets not including one primary home and one vehicle.
Other Requirements: Applicants are required to take 12 hours of financial education and training.

Good Work Network

http://www.goodworknetwork.org/

The Good Work Network is dedicated to helping low-income and disadvantage micro entrepreneurs get the resources they need to succeed. It provides training, one-on-one consultation, group networking and collaboration opportunities, back office support services, market access assistance, and access to micro loan funds to individuals and businesses in the greater New Orleans area. Visit the website or call (504) 309-2073. more

Idea Village New Orleans

http://www.ideavillage.org/

The Idea Village offers grants and assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses

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Gulf Opportunity Zone Business Guide

http://www.gozoneguide.com/

This guide was compiled by a group of experts in their respective fields to summarize the provisions of the GO Zone Act and to clarify many of the complex sections.

The intended users of the Guide are primarily the participants in the investment community working to rebuild and revitalize Louisiana and those businesspersons with assets in Louisiana who are positioned to benefit from the special tax incentives and financing opportunities. more

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Desire NOLA

http://www.desirenola.org/

Desire NOLA offers assistance to local small businesses through monthly and quarterly workshops, grants, and assistance with developing successful business strategies.

Second Wind NOLA Small Business Group

http://www.secondwindnola.org/

Second Wind NOLA is an organization that strives to give a united voice to the thousands of small businesses across New Orleans. This website contains resources and contacts for small business recovery in the city. more

Good Work Network

http://www.goodworknetwork.org/

New Orleans Small Business Recovery Guide

http://www.nolabusinessresourceguide.org/?m=servicetype&id=36

In partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana and The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Seedco Financial Services has compiled this online listing of financial and technical resources available to small businesses in New Orleans. The guide is also available for download. more

Stay Local!

http://www.staylocal.org/

Stay Local! is a city-wide initiative for creating a strong economy based on locally owned and operated businesses in New Orleans. Find open local businesses or register your business in the directory. more

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