If you’re interested in starting a small business, you can do it in any season that you want. Often, business owners simply decide to open based on when the business is ready, when they can secure financing, when they have hired the appropriate staff and things of...

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Business Formation
Choosing the right business formation for your new company
Starting a new company involves many decisions, and one of the most important is choosing the correct type of business formation. The structure you choose impacts your liability, taxes and ability to raise money. Business structures vary, and each has its unique...
How you can obtain a liquor license for your Louisiana business
Starting a new business can be an exciting time in anyone's life. Depending on what industry your Louisiana business operates in, you may want this company to sell alcohol. But first, you'll need to get a liquor license, which involves completing a series of important...
5 tips for starting a new business
When you start up a new business, it’s going to be a difficult process. It’s a good idea to have some advice to follow as you take the firs steps to becoming a Louisiana entrepreneur.. Create a business plan You’ll need to set up the foundation for your business and...
What to consider before buying a franchise
Buying a franchise can be a great way to become your own boss without having to build a brand from scratch. However, this doesn't mean that you can simply open one in Louisiana and start making a profit from day one. There are still plenty of risks associated with...
How startups get funding to launch and grow their companies
Entrepreneurs in Louisiana have the ideas and energy to create new businesses. Sometimes people have the personal funds to finance their business dreams. Launching a startup with your own money gives you the greatest level of control, but you likely do not have...
Tips for operating a seasonal business
Seasonal businesses can be both profitable and difficult to run in Louisiana and around the country. They often have massive profits from holidays and the days and weeks surrounding holidays. Profits from that period are supposed to last for much of the year. As a...
Louisiana’s new business incentives
When you start a business in Louisiana, the government can help you grow with various incentives, tax credits and other benefits. However, this help is not always easy to find and access. Here are some types of incentives and what it takes to get them. Enterprise zone...
Preparing to launch a business for the first time
Preparing to launch a new company can be an exciting endeavor, but it can also be somewhat stressful at times. Those seeking to start their first business might find the process even more intimidating, and they may even be uncertain of where to turn for guidance on...
Launching a business? There are important things to consider
Starting a business is an exciting step for a Louisiana entrepreneur, but there are important things you must consider before moving forward. You may be looking forward to running your own company and chasing your dreams, but you would be wise to make sure you’re...