The Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers a wide variety of business seminars designed to assist business owners in achieving growth and success. Whether you have a new venture or are looking to energize your existing business strategies, the SBDC has a seminar with the right information at the right time.

Call 504-831-3730 for phone registration or more information. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Starting and Financing

Date: March 9, 2010 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $0.00

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with information on establishing and developing a successful business plan as well as determine funding needs for the start-up.

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Marketing Research

Date: March 11, 2010 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

HOW CAN I BE SURE? . . . in a world that’s constantly changing? How can I be sure where I stand with my customers? With my competition? How can I be sure that I’m doing the right thing?

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How to Form and Register Your Business

Date: March 16, 2010 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

Proper licenses and permits are necessary to operate a business. This seminar teaches how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses.

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5 Steps to Secure Financing

Date: March 17, 2010 (12:30 pm to 3:30 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

Learn what to do before approaching a lender. This seminar will help identify and assess business' financial needs, identify sources of capital, and prepare the essential documents for a lender or investor.

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Business Plan Writing

Date: March 22, 2010 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Location: New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, 1515 Poydras Street, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112
Workshop Cost: $30.00

A written business plan enables you to control your business. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan.

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Media 101

Date: March 26, 2010 (11:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $0.00

Topic: Marketing and Sales

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How to Get From NO to Yes! A three part series on Small Business Financing

Date: March 31, 2010 (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Location: University of New Orleans Kirschman Hall 200 Milneburg Road New Orleans, LA 70148
Workshop Cost: $0.00

A three-part series of workshops for existing and potential small businesses will focus on financing your business and will provide the tools to help your business succeed.

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Starting a Home Based Business

Date: April 7, 2010 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

Over 50% of small businesses are home-based. Get the facts about home-based businesses and learn how to evaluate those business opportunities.

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Starting and Financing

Date: April 13, 2010 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $0.00

This seminar will provide entrepreneurs with information on establishing and developing a successful business plan as well as determine funding needs for the start-up.

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Financial Statements

Date: April 15, 2010 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

This seminar is focused on how to use financial statements to manage profits and measure growth.

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Business Plan Writing

Date: April 20, 2010 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $20.00

A written business plan enables you to control your business. This seminar covers the detailed parts of a thorough business plan.

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5 Steps to Secure Financing

Date: April 20, 2010 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Location: New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, 1515 Poydras Street, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112
Workshop Cost: $35.00

Learn what to do before approaching a lender. This seminar will help identify and assess business' financial needs, identify sources of capital, and prepare the essential documents for a lender or investor.

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How to Form and Register Your Business

Date: April 21, 2010 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $25.00

Proper licenses and permits are necessary to operate a business. This seminar teaches how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses.

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Getting Started in Exporting and Importing

Date: May 3, 2010 (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Location: UNO Jefferson Center at 3330 N. Causeway Blvd, Suite 422, Metairie
Workshop Cost: $160.00

Speaker(s): Ruperto Chavarri, Certified Global Business Professional Co-Sponsor(s): U.S.Customs & Border Protection, World Trade Center, & U.S. Export Assistance Center

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How to Attract and Retain Your Customers: Marketing 101

Date: May 18, 2010 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Location: New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, 1515 Poydras Street, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112
Workshop Cost: $30.00

Are you looking to increase your customer base on a shoestring marketing budget? This seminar will teach you the key marketing points for your product, reveal the secrets to attracting customers, and enable you to determine the layout of your marketing plan.

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Restaurant Business Survival

Date: June 15, 2010 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Location: New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, 1515 Poydras Street, 5th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112
Workshop Cost: $35.00

Diane will demonstrate creative ways to conserve without cutting quality and service. Explore opportunities to make your business strong. Sometimes tough times open doors for new ideas and directions that can result in more profits. Diane will explain the most common areas where small businesses loose profits.

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