Business Resource Center
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Sponsored by Ascension Parish Library and Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern Univerity and A & M College - Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University - Baton Rouge (LSBDC-SUBR) is a partnership program funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Louisiana Economic Development, and Southern University - Baton Rouge.
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All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accomidations for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance by contacting the LSBDC-SUBR at (225) 771 -2891.
Starting and Financing a Small Business Seminar
This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea as well as how to obtain a small business loan.
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Topics of Discussion include:
The purpose of developing a feasibility/business plan.
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Assessing business risks.
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Marketing strategy development.
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Management planning.
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Financial planning.
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Identifying sources of funds for business start-up.
The do's and dont's of borrowing money.
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The loan application process.
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The key resources available to get assistance.
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2020 Seminar Dates
These dates are subject to change. To learn more about the seminars offered by APL please visit our website at or call the library locations listed below.
Ascension Parish Library
Dutchtown
13278 Hwy 73
Geismar
(225) 673-8699
October 21, 2020
Ascension Parish Library
Gonzales
708 S. Irma Blvd.
Gonzales
(225) 647-3955
November 18, 2020
All seminars begin at 1:00 p.m.