In addition to state workshops, please visit the SB/SE Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop page for an interactive video of an IRS Small Business Workshop, which provides more detailed instructional lessons.
Please visit the Small Business Video and Audio page for short presentations focused on specific topics that are important to small businesses.
If you live near a state line, please look for workshops in nearby cities of the bordering state.
BATON ROUGE
Event: Start-up Assistance
Date(s): February 10, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC at LSU: Main Office, LSU Research Park, LBTC Bldg. 3000, 8000 GSRI Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (225) 578-7555
Event Information: This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses. Federal taxes will be discussed briefly. Speaker: LSBDC Technology Center at LSU Staff. Please pre-register on-line on the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Web site. Check-in begins at 3:45 p.m. and the seminar will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. Fee:$10 per person, exact change or check will be collected at the door. Make checks payable to LBTC/SBDC.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
CARENCRO
Event: Start-up Assistance
Date(s): February 10, 2010
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Enterprise Center of Louisiana, 3419 NW Evangeline Thruway, Room A8, Carencro, LA 70520
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (337) 262-5344
Event Information: This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses. Federal taxes will be addressed briefly. Speaker: ULL LSBDC Consultant, Zachary McNeal. Registration begins at 3:45 p.m. and the seminar begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. Fee:
$10 per person, exact change or check, will be collected at the door.
Register for this event on-line on the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
HAMMOND
Event: Start-up Assistance
Date(s): February 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University: Main Office, Southeast Louisiana Business Center, 1514 Martens Drive, Hammond, LA
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (985) 549-3831
Event Information: This workshop is highly recommended for all individuals interested in determining the feasibility of their business idea, planning to start or have recently started a small business, seeking a small business loan, or wanting to learn more about business planning. Topics of discussion will include writing a business plan, sources of funds for start-up and expansion, small business resources, and required licenses. Federal tax law will be addressed briefly. Fee: Free.
Sponsored by: SCORE Northshore Chapter
LAPLACE
Event: Starting a Home-Based Business
Date(s): March 26, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: River Region Chamber of Commerce, Suite 201, 301 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068
Contact: Administrative Assistance; Phone: (866) 782-4159
Event Information: Over 50% of small businesses are home-based. Get the facts about home-based businesses and learn how to evaluate those business opportunities. Learn about organizing, registering, licensing and permitting processes, as well as the regulations and restrictions of each. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of working at home.
Topics include:
- Start-up and Survival Checklists
- Top 10 Scam List
- Safe Sources and Government Sites
There is a $25 fee for this seminar. Please arrive 10 minutes early for sign in and payment purposes. There are two types of payments taken, cash and checks (make checks payable to Loyola University). Speaker - Youlander Fulton, Business Consultant
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
METAIRIE
Event: Business Basics
Date(s): February 10, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region: Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 422, Metairie, LA
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (504) 831-3730
Event Information: Proper licenses and permits are necessary to operate a business. This seminar teaches how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses. The seminar examines the differences between "C" and "S" Corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLC's. Elements that business structures are based on are discussed such as taxes, ownership, responsibility, control, risk, operations, employee requirements, advantages and disadvantages of each legal structure, a legal structure quiz, and filing forms for selecting an organizational structure are provided. Speaker: Winston Williams, Business Consultant; Fee: $25. Register for this event on-line at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Event: Starting a Home-Based Business
Date(s): March 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region, Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 447, Metairie, LA 70002
Contact: Administrative Assistance; Phone: (866) 782-4159
Event Information: Over 50% of small businesses are home-based. Get the facts about home-based businesses and learn how to evaluate those business opportunities. Learn about organizing, registering, licensing and permitting processes, as well as the regulations and restrictions of each. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of working at home.
Topics include:
- Start-up and Survival Checklists
- Top 10 Scam List
- Safe Sources and Government Sites
There is a $25 fee for this seminar. Please arrive 10 minutes early for sign in and payment purposes. There are two types of payments taken, cash and checks (make checks payable to Loyola University). Speaker - Jerre Madere, Business Consultant
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Event: How to Form and Register Your Business
Date(s): March 16, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC Greater New Orleans Region, Main Office, UNO Jefferson Center, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 447, Metairie, LA 70002
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (504) 831-3730
Event Information: Proper licenses and permits are necessary to operate a business. This seminar teaches how to obtain tax ID numbers, permits, and licenses. The seminar examines the differences between "C" and "S" Corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLC's. Elements that business structures are based on are discussed such as taxes, ownership, responsibility, control, risk, operations, and employee requirements.
Topics include:
- Advantages & Disadvantages of each Legal Structure
- Legal Structure Quiz
- Filing Forms for Selecting an Organizational Structure are Provided
Fee: $25; Speaker: Winston Williams, Business Consultant
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
SHREVEPORT
Event: Small Business Tax Workshop
Date(s): February 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: LSBDC at LSU Shreveport: Main Office, Business Education Building, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115
Contact: Administrative Assistant; Phone: (318) 797-5144
Event Information: This workshop covers the basic tax requirements of a small business owner, including tax comparison of various business structures, taxpayer ID numbers, independent contractors vs. employees, recordkeeping systems, business use of home, business use of auto. Speaker(s): Louisiana Society of Enrolled Agents; Fee: $15.
Register for this event on-line at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center Web site.
Sponsored by: Louisiana Small Business Development Center
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