Seminars
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) provides many business seminars and workshops that are scheduled throughout the year on various topics to help small businesses succeed.
Many seminars are free; some are provided for a small fee.
Selected List of Seminars
Please call SBDC office for current schedule at 504-864-7942 or email our office at (Click Here for email) . You may also register on-line at www.JEDCO.org.
“Evaluating and Financing Your Business Idea”
What is your first step for successful business ownership? How do you develop a business plan? What are the best resources?
*If you are a new client or start-up business, your FIRST STEP is to register for our business orientation seminar, "Evaluating and Financing Your Business Idea."
Business Loans: "Which one is right for your business?"
Do you need operating capital from $5,000 to $50,000 or money for equipment or buildings? Learn about the different loan resources available from local lenders, the SBA, and the Regional Economic Development organizations. Details presented for the SBA SOHO loan program. Home-based, start-up, and internet-based businesses, and any existing business owners are welcome!
“How to Form and Register Your Company”
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 LLC’s.
“QuickBooks for Beginners”
Learn QuickBooks from the ground up during this workshop. A certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor will teach you the basics and features of QuickBooks including; setting up and getting started, working with QuickBooks list and bank accounts, entering sales, invoices and receiving payments, creating reports, graphs and analyzing financial data.
Business Certification--What, Why and How
Learn about the different Federal, State and Local certifications available for small business. Learn about the criteria for DBE, WBE, SEBD, 8A certifications and the Small Entrepreneurship Certification Program. Learn which certification is right for your business. Learn how to use the certification as marketing and sales tools.
Online Marketing: "The Basics of Paid Search Advertising to Expand Beyond a New Orleans Market"
This workshop is for business websites. Learn about paid search advertising online-what it can do for your business, how it works, and how much it costs. Learn what you need to do to ensure that your website is ready for business.
"Cash and Flow Budgeting Projections"
Do you know the month-to-month cash flow needs of your business? Do you have the “sales” but have not collected the cash yet? Do you know the cash needs of your growth strategies? Learn how to develop a cash flow statement and budgets. Learn hot to anticipate the cash needs of your business and effectively plan your growth.
“Marketing is about Markets”
Identifying and finding your customer is the most important element to your business success. Once you know who they are, finding the right promotional plan and marketing tools can turn prospects to customers. Learn the basics of finding the customers that will be the most profitable for your business.
"Understanding Financial Statements"
Do your financial statements mystify you? Do you ever have “profits” on the income statement, but no cash in the bank? Do you know how the balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements work together? Learn the basics of reading and understanding your financial statements. Learn the simple ratio analysis that the bank uses to evaluate your financial health.
“Taxes for Home-Based Businesses”
The perfect workshop for those who have or are looking to start a home based business. Learn about your tax responsibilities, the advantage and disadvantage of a home-based business, record keeping and more. Sponsored by the IRS.
“Its not a Biz-E-Plan, it’s a Business ACTION Plan”
Business professionals are quick to say that you need a written business plan to create successful business practices and operations. But, what should be in YOUR business plan? Many plans have “too much information” or “too little.” Learn the basics of building a strategic business ACTION plan designed to put you on the road to profits.