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Virtual Seminar

Speaker Spotlight: Blaine Smith, Training Coordinator
Blaine Smith is a Training Coordinator for Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University & A&M College. Mr. Smith is responsible for facilitating training sessions to help start up and existing businesses.
Starting and Financing a Small Business
Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 PM
Do you have a new business idea or want to learn more about starting a small business? Join the Ascension Parish Library for this virtual small business presentation designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business.
Our presenter, Blaine Smith with Louisiana Small Business Development Center, will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea as well as how to obtain a small business loan. Topics of discussion include the purpose of developing a feasibility/business plan, assessing business risks, marketing strategy development, management planning, financial planning, identifying sources of funds for business start-up, the do’s and don'ts of borrowing money, the loan application process, and the key resources available to get assistance.
Register Online: Starting and Financing a Small Business- Ascension Parish (lsbdc.org)