LSBDC

Louisiana’s go-to for small biz success! Free consulting, training & connections. Appointments available to fit your schedule.

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Louisiana’s Rural Tech Catalyst Fund could provide up to $3M for healthcare innovation companies serving rural communities.

The focus: deployable solutions within 180 days — not idea-stage startups.

Telehealth, patient access, logistics & more. Apply: https://t.co/nk0jtq05vi

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This week, Louisiana small business owners are sharpening their skills through LSBDC trainings on QuickBooks, financing, social media, AI marketing, and legal risk management. See all training and register here: https://t.co/VRwVLTzzsb 💼 #LSBDC

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⏰Plan for the What-Ifs

Your tech will fail at some point.

Have a plan:
✔ Know your support numbers
✔ Keep a manual backup
✔ Give customers another way to reach you

Don't wait until it's down to figure it out.

#SmallBusiness #DisasterPrep

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🌟Wednesday Win | Client Spotlight🌟

April Takewell & daughter Leighlah turned a lemonade stand into Leighlah’s Lemonade Lounge, now serving festivals across North Louisiana. With LSBDC at ULM support, they formed an LLC & built a growing women-owned business.

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🗓️ Tip Tuesday | No camera crew needed. 🎥

80% of people say video influenced their last purchase decision.

Show up, be real & let customers see the person behind the business.

📍 https://t.co/UBB5ei3L4t

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This week’s trainings are all about working smarter, communicating better, and showing up where your customers already are.

👉 Register now and save your spot https://t.co/ZpEnDHCpaB

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This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

To the small business owners continuing to serve their communities, thank you for showing up, creating opportunity, and keeping local economies strong.

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⏰Plan for the What-Ifs

Waiting for hurricane season to prepare your business? Not every disruption comes with a warning.

Think: flooding, AC failure, construction, supplier delays.

Take 15 minutes each month to plan your response. Prepared businesses don’t panic—they pivot.

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🏆 Congratulations to the LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University on receiving the 2026 Excellence & Innovation Center Award at #SpotlightLouisiana!

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📹 Short-form video gets you discovered. Long-form video gets you trusted. And in 2026, trust is what closes the sale.

Join us Thursday, May 21st from 1–2 PM for Go Long: How to Use Long-Form Video to Build Trust and Close More Business.

Register here 👉 https://t.co/lBzjuZTqPv

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🌟Wednesday Win 🌟

After Hurricane Ida, Apocalypse Sports worked with LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University to build a business plan, secure financing, and expand into a 22,000 sq. ft. facility. Now 35 employees and top industry sales.

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🔐 Remote work can create hidden cybersecurity risks for small businesses. Learn simple, affordable ways to protect your business data, secure remote devices, and reduce everyday security risks — no IT background required.

Register here: https://t.co/bN4TSeanjq

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🗓️ Tip Tuesday | Too much stock = cash stuck on a shelf. Too little = lost sales. 📦

Poor inventory management is silently draining small business profits.

👉 Select a location to request a 1:1 consultation or learn more information about our services. https://t.co/UBB5ei3L4t

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📹 Video isn't just content anymore — it's how customers find businesses they never knew to search for.

Join us Tuesday, May 19th from 1–2 PM (Virtual) for Why Video Is Now Your Best Salesperson.

Register here 👉 https://t.co/xBYQ8xVCvc

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This week’s LSBDC trainings cover the essentials every small business owner needs—funding, hiring, marketing, video strategy, cybersecurity, and risk management.

👉 Take a look at this week’s lineup and register for the sessions that fit your goals. https://t.co/ZpEnDHCpaB

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Motivational Monday 💡

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💡 Thinking about a business loan but not sure where to start?

Join us May 19th for a virtual session on what lenders actually want to see, and how to get your business ready to apply.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/ID5B66XMuR

#SmallBusiness #Louisiana #SSBCI #BusinessFunding

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⏰ Plan for the What-Ifs

Sudden demand spikes can feel like success… until operations can’t keep up. Viral posts. Holiday rushes. Big orders. Walk-in surges.

Ask:
“If demand doubled next week, what would break first?” Plan for it. Prepared businesses scale—not scramble.

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Is your brand protected? ���

Join us for a virtual session on Branding & Trademark Protection!

Register now! 🔗 https://t.co/JhlG5mWh2f

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Meet Dr. Latisha Williams of Kinected Physical Therapy & Wellness. With guidance from the LSBDC at Southern University at Shreveport, she strengthened her business foundation and created a clear path for sustainable growth.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/t8Li2TXjNx