BizSuccess Tips

August 2023

August 3rd

Plan, Prepare, Pitch

Ac cessing Capital to Grow your Business

Thursday, August 3 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

University of New Orleans University Center

The all-day conference features lively discussions with area lenders and organizations for traditional, non-traditional, and special financing programs. Learn who has the capital, how to access the capital, and where to obtain no-cost assistance and resources to assist you in accessing capital and creating a successful growth strategy for your business. Come prepared to Network with lenders, funding programs, and business resources. Lunch will be provided.

Sponsored by LA SBDC

Federal Contracting: 8(a) Business Development Program

August 9, 2023

The Louisiana District Office holds a free virtual 8(a) informational workshop on the 2^nd Wednesday of every month at 10:00 A.M.

This workshop is approximately 1-hour ad provides information on the eligibility, application process and reporting requirements for the 8(a) BD program. Additional information is presented on other government contracting programs with the SBA.

To register for this session please contact

Gail Brogan at gail.brogan@sba.gov or 504-589-6688.

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The System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

August 9, 2023

9:00 am -11:00 am

Anyone who wants to do business with the Federal Government must have an active registration in SAM. Join us for this free hands-on workshop during which we will walk you through completion of your SAM registration!

Speaker(s): Jo Ann Lawrence, SBA

Hosted by: LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University

The Importance of Color In Branding

Find out what different colors represent and how to use color effectively in your branding.

Make a Difference with SCORE

Quote about the benefits of being a mentor by Corinne Wyard

You're invited to volunteer with SCORE. Whether you've been in business for years or are in the process of starting a new business, there are opportunities for you to volunteer within the SCORE organization. We're looking for mentors, subject-matter experts, presenters and administrative volunteers to support the local SCORE chapters.

Our volunteers:

Make a positive impact in their small-business community
Learn new skills that they can use personally and professionally
Develop a network of like-minded volunteers from around the country

Learn more about the available volunteer opportunities and start the application process now.

Volunteer

August Webinars

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 | 1 PM ET

Tips for Black-Owned Businesses - How to Make Your Business More Attractive to Lenders

In this webinar, participants will gain a clear understanding of funding options available to them, become familiar with the documentation necessary to secure funding and enhance financial management practices in order to remain "funding ready."

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 | 1 PM ET

Tips for Running a Successful Business for Creative Types Idea People, and Anybody with Passion

Want a business based on your talent? It's time to unleash the true business potential of your creativity. Discover how to effectively position, promote and cultivate your creative brand, allowing it to thrive in today's competitive market.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 | 1 PM ET

Safety and Risk Management…Protect Your Business and People

In this interactive workshop, attendees will gain an introduction to risk management and recognizing hazards, resources to protect their interests and mitigate risk and ideas to kick-start their risk management program.

WATCH ON DEMAND

How To Start A Business Using A Free SCORE Mentor

Learn how you can start a business with the help of a SCORE mentor using SCORE’s extensive, nationwide network of business experts at No Cost to you.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.

Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.