The Louisiana Small Business Development Center, the state supported economic development group that provides consulting and assitance to startups and small business, is offering a series of programs over the next 2 months designed to help entrepreneurs start, finance and succeed in business.
The three programs are “Starting and Financing a Small Business”, “5 Steps To Securing Financing”, ” and “Restaurant Survival”. All three seminars are held in the New Orleans area. Complete details can be found at the LSBDC website or below:
Starting & Financing A Small Business
Starting and Financing A Small Business:
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.
Speaker(s): Dianne Sclafani, Business Consultant
Please Arrive 15 Minutes early for registration
Fee: Free
Location
Metairie, La. 70002
5 Steps to Secure Financing
Learn what to do before approaching a lender. This seminar will help identify and assess business’ financial needs, identify sources of capital, and prepare the essential documents for a lender or investor. Knowing what the lender is looking for, and the questions the lender wants answered, may improve the chances of money that the business needs.
Participants will receive helpful forms to use in preparing a financial package
-Key Questions Lenders Want Answered
-Worksheets to Determine Start-up Costs, Personal Financials, and Budgets
-Resource Directory,Learn what to do before approaching a lender.
Speaker(s): Allen Villarruibia, Business Consultant
Co-Sponsor(s): River Regions Chamber of Commerce
Cost of seminar is $35 please; arrive 10 minutes early to rgister. Accepted payment of cash or check (make payable to Loyola University).
Fee: $ 35.00
Location
LaPlace, LA 70068
Restaurant Survival
Learn creative ways to conserve without cutting quality and service. Explore opportunities to make your business stronger. Sometimes tough times open doors for new ideas and directions that can result in more profits. Participants will learn the most common areas where small businesses lose profits. You will be amazed just how many areas can leak money from your business.
• Learn the 3 Biggest Areas to Pay Close Attention to in the Business
• Tips to Balance and Maintain Many Facets of the Business
• Tips to Promote Happy Returning Customers
• Tips to Increase Profits
Speaker(s): Dianne Sclafani, Business Consultant
Co-Sponsor(s): River Regions Chamber of Commerce
Cost of seminar is $35 please; arrive 10 minutes early to rgister. Accepted payment of cash or check (make payable to Loyola University).
Fee: $ 35.00
Location
LaPlace, LA 70068