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: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): May 19, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: LSBDC at Northwestern State University, Main Office Dunbar Plaza, Suite 114C, 3600 Jackson Street Extension, Alexandria, LA 71303
Event Information: This 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. Speaker: Frances Methvin. To register, call (318) 484-2123; Fee: Free
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
CARENCRO
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): May 13, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Enterprise Center of Louisiana, 3419 NW Evangeline Thruway, Room A8, Carencro, LA 70520
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. Speaker: 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.
LAKE CHARLES
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): May 28; July 16, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: LSBDC at McNeese State University, Business Conference Center, 450 Lawton Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Contact: Administrative Assistant; 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. Fee: $10; you must pre-register by phoning (337) 475-5529 or e-mail lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org. You may pay the $10 seminar fee at the door (cash, check, or money order).
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
NATCHITOCHES
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business
Date(s): May 18, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC at Northwestern State University, Russell Hall, Room 114A, 10 Central Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71497
Event Information: This 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. Speaker: Dion Boyett To register, call (318) 357-5611
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
RAYNE
Event: Starting and Financing a Small Business (Mobile Classroom)
Date(s): May 26, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rayne Chamber of Commerce, Mobile Classroom, 107 Oak Street Rayne, LA 70578
Event Information: The LSBDC, in conjunction with the LSU Mobile classroom, will present a 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; Fee: Free. There is no charge for this event, but please pre-register by calling (337) 262-5344.
WINNFIELD
Event: Harvesting Your Future
Date(s): May 11, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 499 East Main Street, Winnfield, LA 71483
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (318) 357-5611
Event Information: This workshop is aimed at individuals who have started or are thinking about starting an agricultural based business. Topics will include taking stock of your resources, managing from the ground up, and "Raise It-Grow It-Market It!" Federal Tax issues will be discussed briefly. Speaker: Dion Boyett; Fee: Free. To register, call (318) 357-5611.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Northwestern State University
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