Southeastern Louisiana University

Upcoming Events and Training

Go to www.lsbdc.org to register for upcoming events!

Webinar - Preparing an Audit Proof Tax Return
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time:  11:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
No one wants to be audited by the IRS, but in case you do here are the top ways to come out clean.  This tax webinar will help you plan your attack on your tax return:
•   Getting organized
•   Search for deductions
•   Building your paper fort
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org.  Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent with login instructions for the webinar.
Click here to register.

Tax Law Changes – Covington
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time 8:00am to 9:00am
Cost:  $15
Description Coming Soon!
Call St. Tammany West Chamber at 985-892-3216 to register.

Webinar - Tips for Saving On Your Taxes
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time:  11:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
Everyone wants to save as much money as possible when filing their return.  This tax webinar will offer these tips on maximizing your deductions:
•         Hiring your child
•         The home office deduction
•         Retirement contributions and much more
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org.  Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent with login instructions for the webinar.
Click here to register.

De-Mystifying Email & Social Media Marketing – Walker
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time:  1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost:  Free
We will explore the basics of what email marketing is, why it works so well, how it easily integrates with social media sites, and how to use it in your business planning and marketing strategy to achieve special goals.  This session will teach you how to master email and social media marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 225-664-6638 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Starting and Financing A Small Business – Mandeville
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
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.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Developing a Winning Proposal – Hammond
Thursday, February 23, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
Topics to be covered include:  Understanding Government Procurement Instruments, Effectively Responding to Request for Government Proposal, What Today’s Winning Proposal Looks Like, Exchanges/Communication with Contracting Officer, Best Value to the Government, How the Government Evaluates Proposals, Proposal Conferences, Helpful Hints Regarding Writing Proposals, Things to Avoid in Proposal Writing, Developing Your Cost and Pricing
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Using and Understanding QuickBooks Pro - Mandeville
Tuesday, February, 28 2012
Time:  9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost:  $150
Some of the topics that will be discussed are:  creating invoices and tracking receivables, generating reports and graphs, entering and paying bills, and tracking and paying sales tax. 
For more information or to be placed on a waiting list contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business – Slidell
Tuesdays in March (March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3)
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost:  $100, discounts are available
The SCORE Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series Workshops can help you make a smart start.  The series will help: Define and evaluate your ideas., Develop a marketing strategy, Identify the best ways to fund your startup, Turn your idea into action with tools and templates, Get useful and helpful mentoring sessions, Connect with other entrepreneurs.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org.  
Click here to register.

Effective Techniques for Using Facebook in Business - Hammond
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
9:00am to 10:30am
Cost:  Free
The buzzword in marketing is social media and the 800lb gorilla in social media is without a doubt Facebook. It is commonplace today for most businesses to have a Facebook page but once you create the page, what do you do with it? Join us as we look at some advanced techniques for using Facebook as a marketing tool. We will learn about landing pages, page design, deals, analytics, best practices, contests and more.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Women Mean Business Conference 2012 - Hammond
Thursday, March 29, 2012
8:30 am to 2:30am
Cost:  $50 per person, discounts available
Join women of all ages and professions from across the Northshore for a day of empowerment and networking as well as personal and professional growth.  Table sponsorships available!
 For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Registration will open soon!

Starting and Financing A Small Business – Bogalusa
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
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.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Louisiana Business Incentives – Mandeville
Wednesday, April 11, 2011
9:00 am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
Seminar attendees will find out about program rules and application processes for: Enterprise Zone, Industrial Tax Exemption, Restoration Tax Abatement, Research and Development, Small Business Loan Guaranty, Technology Commercialization and Quality Jobs.  The class is open to small business owners, certified public accountants, bankers and potential business owners interested in learning how to take advantage of the state's financial incentives provided through Louisiana Economic Development.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Louisiana Business Incentives CLINIC – Mandeville
Wednesday, April 11, 2011
1:00 pm to 3:00pm
Cost:  Free
This clinic is being held to help de-mystify the Enterprise Zone Employee Certification Reports and Quality Jobs Annual Certification Reports.  Program managers will spend time with each attendee to answer questions and provide some clarity on these reports.  Please bring your ECR or ACR to the clinic.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Starting and Financing A Small Business – Walker
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
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.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Starting and Financing A Small Business – Hammond
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
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.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Starting and Financing A Small Business – Greensburg
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
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.
For more information contact LSBDC Southeastern at 985-549-3831 or lsbdc.slu@lsbdc.org. 
Click here to register.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advanceby contacting the LSBDC-Southeastern at 985-549-3831.