Louisiana residents who invest in the stock market should be aware that there are some actions regarding the purchasing or selling of stocks that are illegal, such as insider trading. It's important to understand exactly what insider trading is, how it works and the...
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Business Law
Financing helps businesses afford the tools of their trades
Entrepreneurs and business owners in Louisiana know financing is a part of almost every business. Small businesses often take out loans to cover raw materials or inventory costs, and many companies regularly use revolving lines of credit to pay employees or take care...
Avoiding errors that can discourage start-up funding
When an entrepreneur thinks about creating a new business in Louisiana, they may be concerned about how to best attract the kind of financing that can help their start-up grow and thrive. There are a number of reasons why new start-ups can have difficulty getting the...
How entrepreneurs can start a new company
When people in Louisiana think about starting their own businesses, it can be important to address legal concerns to ensure that the enterprise starts out on the right foot. One of the most important steps to starting a business is registering it as a legal entity. By...
Startups and debts
Louisiana residents who start their own businesses may accumulate some debt. They may have some equity that can be applied to the business, but it is not uncommon for individuals to fund a startup with a credit card, multiple investors or a loan. For many startups,...
Securing a small business loan
Small business owners in Louisiana may be interested in the advantages provided by government-backed Small Business Administration loans. These loans can be appealing because they are offered in a range of sizes and can be repaid over a lengthy period at relatively...
What to know about selling a business
Business owners in Louisiana and elsewhere should take time to prepare themselves prior to selling their companies. If they know what the company is worth, it generally makes it easier to spot a fair deal and walk away from the business feeling content. To determine...
Succession planning aids business owners nearing retirement
At some point, business owners in Louisiana will need to think about retirement. Stepping away from a business could involve selling it or passing the reins to a family member or other successor. Both situations require careful planning to consider issues such as...
Lending for Small Businesses
It might interest the citizens of Louisiana to know that ever since 2012, the Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management has produced the Private Capital Access Index every fiscal quarter, which tracks how accessible private funding is to small and...