Louisiana SBDC at Southern University

Louisiana SBDC at Southern University LSBDC at Southern University also provides low-cost training to help you gain or upgrade business skills.

We’re passionate about helping small businesses in Baton Rouge start, grow, and thrive by providing NO-COST consulting, hands-on training, and powerful business resources. LSBDC at Southern University offers business consulting at no cost, which includes assistance with business plans, loan packages, marketing plans, strategic growth, financial options, and much more to help your business grow. Workshops cover topics like Quick Books, Marketing and Sales, Business Plan Writing, and E-commerce. LSBDC at Southern University is funded in part by Louisiana Economic Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Southern University in Baton Rouge. LSBDC at Southern University serves the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe-Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

09/25/2026

💰 Ready to fund your next business move?

Whether you're starting a business, purchasing equipment, or preparing to expand, understanding your funding options can make all the difference.

Join us for CAPITALize 2026, a FREE, full-day workshop bringing together banks, credit unions, the SBA, Louisiana Economic Development, and LSBDC business consultants to help you navigate the funding process.

You'll learn how to:
✅ Explore traditional and alternative funding options.
✅ Understand what lenders look for and how to become credit-ready.
✅ Prepare for conversations with potential lenders.
✅ Connect directly with funding experts and local resource partners.

📍 East Baton Rouge Parish Goodwood Library
📅 Thursday, October 8 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
🍽️ Free registration and lunch included, courtesy of the b1 Foundation!

Whether you're just getting started or planning your next stage of growth, come get the information and connections you need to move forward.

🔗 Register today: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460125

🚨 BATON ROUGE ENTREPRENEURS — YOUR NEXT MOVE STARTS HERE! 🚨Whether you’re dreaming about starting a business or already ...
08/11/2026

🚨 BATON ROUGE ENTREPRENEURS — YOUR NEXT MOVE STARTS HERE! 🚨

Whether you’re dreaming about starting a business or already in business and wondering, “Where did all my money go?” 💸👀 — we’ve got you covered!

Join the Louisiana SBDC for TWO FREE training opportunities on Wednesday, August 12th! 🎉

🏢 STARTING A BUSINESS?

Small Business 101: How to Start Your Business
📍 LSU Innovation Park
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Learn how to:
💡 Turn your idea into a real business
📋 Build a strong business plan
💰 Project your startup costs
🏦 Understand the 5 C’s of Credit
🤝 Prepare for lenders & investors

💵 ALREADY IN BUSINESS?

Cash Flow Management 101
📍 Bluebonnet Library
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Learn how to:
📊 Understand profit vs. cash flow
💰 Keep more cash flowing into your business
🚨 Identify financial warning signs early
📈 Build cash-flow projections & reserves
🏦 Approach lenders with organized financials
🎯 Make smarter decisions about growth, hiring & financing

🔥 And the best part? BOTH WORKSHOPS ARE FREE!

Don’t just work IN your business — learn how to work ON your business. Your next level starts with the right knowledge, tools, and strategy.

📲 Register here: https://www2.lsbdc.org/Events.aspx?mode=4&area=Alexandria+%26+Central+Louisiana&zip=&miles=25¢er=18007&topicnum=0&format=0&days=90&sort=M&layout=0

Tag a future entrepreneur, business owner, or someone who needs to get their finances together! 👇🏽

Tomorrow is the last day of our Get Certified Week. We will helping folks who want to get SAMs Certified and learn more ...
08/04/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of our Get Certified Week. We will helping folks who want to get SAMs Certified and learn more about the how to bid on government contracting. See you soon for 9am at 616 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Lets connect

07/29/2026

Sales don't pay the bills. Cash flow does.

If you've ever looked at your sales and wondered, "Where did all the money go?"—you're not alone.

Many businesses don't struggle because they aren't profitable. They struggle because cash isn't available when it's needed.

Join us today at 12:00 PM for Cash Flow 101: Understanding Where Your Money Goes and How to Keep Your Business Financially Strong and learn how to:

✔️ Understand the difference between profit and cash flow
✔️ Spot cash flow problems before they become emergencies
✔️ Build simple cash flow projections
✔️ Make confident decisions about growth, hiring, and financing
✔️ Create financial habits that help your business stay strong

📍 In Person
LSU Innovation Park
8000 Innovation Dr., Baton Rouge, LA
(Located at LSU Innovation Park—not LSU's main campus.)

If you want more confidence in where your money is going—and how to keep more of it working for your business—this session is for you.

🎟️ Register now: https://www2.lsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=7460178

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Business with AI? 🤖Don't miss the Ignite 2026 AI Marketing Summit—a full day of practical AI s...
07/24/2026

🚀 Ready to Transform Your Business with AI? 🤖

Don't miss the Ignite 2026 AI Marketing Summit—a full day of practical AI strategies designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, and business professionals!

📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 EBR Parish Main Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

💡 What You'll Learn:
✅ Build your first AI marketing strategy
✅ Use AI to create engaging social media content
✅ Re-engage past customers with AI
✅ Separate AI hype from reality
✅ Learn how AI can streamline and grow your business
✅ Hear from industry experts and AI leaders

🍽️ Lunch is provided!
🤝 Networking opportunities included!

Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this summit will equip you with practical tools you can begin using immediately.

🎟️ Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!

Ready to transform the way you market your business with Artificial Intelligence?Join us for an action-packed day of lea...
07/13/2026

Ready to transform the way you market your business with Artificial Intelligence?

Join us for an action-packed day of learning, networking, and real-world AI marketing strategies designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, and professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve.

📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 EBR Parish Main Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ Building Your First AI Marketing Strategy
✅ A Day in the Life of an AI-Enabled Founder
✅ AI Social Media: Engaging at Scale
✅ AI Marketing: Hype vs. Reality
✅ AI Marketing and the Law
✅ Re-Engaging Past Customers with AI
✅ How One AI System Powers an Entire Business

🤝 Connect with industry experts, AI educators, marketing professionals, business consultants, and entrepreneurs who are actively using AI to drive growth and innovation.

🍽️ Lunch Provided
🌟 Networking Opportunities Included

Whether you're just getting started with AI or looking to take your marketing efforts to the next level, this summit will provide practical insights you can immediately apply to your business.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

📢 Louisiana Business Owners: Have You Experienced Damage from Tropical Storm Albert?If your business was affected by flo...
06/22/2026

📢 Louisiana Business Owners: Have You Experienced Damage from Tropical Storm Albert?

If your business was affected by flooding, wind damage, power outages, inventory loss, equipment damage, or other storm-related impacts, please take a few minutes to report your damages through the State of Louisiana's damage assessment portal.

Your report helps officials understand the full impact on businesses and communities and supports recovery and assistance efforts.

🔗 Report damage here: https://damage.la.gov/

Even if you are still assessing damages or have insurance claims pending, reporting is encouraged.

Please help spread the word to other businesses in affected areas.

Desiderata Kitchen by Chef Ciara did an amazing job today! She is a shining star and a success story of resilience and p...
06/18/2026

Desiderata Kitchen by Chef Ciara did an amazing job today! She is a shining star and a success story of resilience and perseverance. We at the SULSBDC are proud of you.

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