Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC)

📣 Small business owners, your experience matters!

From managing rising costs to finding financing and planning for growth, every business faces its own challenges and opportunities.

The Federal Reserve's annual Small Business Credit Survey gives business owners a chance to share their experiences and help build a clearer picture of small business conditions in Louisiana and across the country.

🗓️ The survey closes November 13!

Make your voice count!

🔗 Take the survey: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgID=SBDC_LA

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🏆 Know a small business owner who deserves recognition?

Nominations are now open for the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards!

Celebrate the entrepreneurs making a difference in our communities by exploring award opportunities at both the Louisiana and national levels.

🏅 Louisiana Awards: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-district-offices/louisiana-district-office-awards/

🏅 National Awards: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/observances/national-small-business-week/national-small-business-week-awards/

Help us recognize Louisiana's outstanding small businesses!

Not sure what to post for your business? You’re definitely not the only one. 👀

📌 Save this one for the next time you’re staring at a blank post.

What’s it really like to run a small business right now?

The Federal Reserve wants to hear directly from small business owners through its annual Small Business Credit Survey.

Your experience with financing, growth, and business conditions helps build a clearer picture of what small businesses are facing—here in Louisiana and across the country.

If you’d like to add your experience to the conversation, the survey is open through November 13.

🔗 Take the survey:https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgID=SBDC_LA

🌟 We’re proud to celebrate one of our own!

Congratulations to Dean Day, Director of the LSBDC at McNeese State University, on being named Louisiana’s 2026 State Star!

Each year, the State Star recognizes an outstanding member of the LSBDC network for their contributions, leadership and commitment to serving Louisiana’s small businesses.

Dean was honored alongside State Stars from across the country at America’s SBDC Annual Training Event in Atlanta.

Dean’s dedication to the entrepreneurs he serves and to our network makes him an important part of the LSBDC team. We’re proud to celebrate this recognition with him!

Join us in congratulating Dean! 👏

Big results don’t always come from big moves. Sometimes, they come from what you consistently make time for.

A monthly check-in can help you catch problems earlier, make smarter decisions, and keep your business moving in the right direction.

Swipe through for a few habits worth putting on your calendar. ➡️

Running a business means making decisions every day. The right skills can help you make better ones. 🎯

This week, we’re tackling four areas that can make a real difference in how you run and grow your business—from understanding your financial statements and managing in QuickBooks to reaching the right customers and working across generations.
All four trainings are virtual, so you can join us from wherever you do business.

📅 September 29–30
💻 Virtual
➡️ Explore this week’s trainings and register: https://www2.lsbdc.org/events.aspx?layout=3

Build the skills. Make stronger decisions. Grow the business.

Louisiana entrepreneur making an impact on the global stage! 🎉

Congratulations to Latasha Glass, founder of Phoenix Prodigy Enterprise and a 2024 Shell LiveWire Louisiana graduate, on being named a finalist in the Social Impact category of the global Shell LiveWire Impact Makers 2026 competition!

Latasha is the only U.S.-based entrepreneur selected as a finalist this year, and we’re proud to see a Louisiana small business owner receive international recognition for the impact she is creating through entrepreneurship.

Public voting contributes to the finalists’ overall scores, and voting is open through September 24.

🗳️ Geaux vote: https://www.livewire.shell/page/2026-finalists

Congratulations, Latasha!

What if the business plan isn’t really about the plan?

It’s about understanding your business well enough to make better decisions.

A strong business plan helps you think through where you are, where you want to go, what the numbers are telling you, and what needs to happen next.

There are plenty of misconceptions about what a business plan should be—and what it’s actually for.

Swipe through as we break down a few of the most common myths. ➡️