Assisting Small Business in Southwest Louisiana
A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration Serving The Parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis.
### Notice Attention business owners and those who want to start a business:
The recent 2009 Recovery Act stimulus package for small businesses is now available. For information on the guidelines and process to access those opportunities for your business, please click here. The funds are available through lending institutions, including banks, credit unions, and Business Lending Companies.
If you wish to meet with one of our business consultants regarding this, or any other business related issues, please contact us by phoning (337) 475-5529 or email lsbdc.msu@lsbdc.org. Our services are free and confidential!
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The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University has helped businesses in Southwest Louisiana for over 24 years. As part of a non-profit national network, the LSBDC provides entrepreneurs with high quality one-on-one counseling, management training, and information vital to business owners who want to grow and prosper in Southwest Louisiana.
We can help you write a business plan, develop financial projections, or understand the dozens of issues involved in starting a small business. Our services are free and confidential.
The Center is a one-stop center for assistance in business plan development, market analysis, sources of capital, technology transfer, inventor assistance, and other business related issues. The McNeese Center serves a five parish area: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis. Counseling services and training events are offered throughout the year in each of these areas.
Statistics show that small businesses account for approximately 97.6% of all business ventures in Louisiana. Whether you are an established business person or a budding entrepreneur, the LSBDC at McNeese State University can help with your business needs.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
Sales Tax 101: The Basics
The Calcasieu Parish School Board Tax Office presents this valuable seminar the first Friday of every month. This free seminar begins at 9:00 and ends around 11:00. There is no charge to attend. Topics at these sessions include record keeping, filing returns, and exemptions. There are also assistants who can help you with individual questions or concerns. To register, please phone 217-4280. The Calcasieu Parish School Board Tax Office is located at 2439 6th Street in Lake Charles.
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