Starting & Financing Your Small Business in Louisiana

Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This workshop walks you through the essentials of starting and financing a small business. We’ll cover how to assess your readiness as an entrepreneur, outline key steps for launching, and explore local resources available to you. Learn how to build a realistic budget, create financial projections to test your idea’s feasibility, and understand what lenders look for when approving funding (including the 5 C’s of credit). We’ll also discuss the basics of a solid business plan so you can move forward with confidence. Perfect for anyone considering a startup, recently launched, or looking to strengthen their business planning skills.

Speaker(s): Lauren Titus Communications Specialist LSBDC

Co-Sponsor(s): SBA, LED, LSU

Fee: No Cost