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| Business
Start-Up | Business Plans | Business
Resources | Financing and
Management Support | Technical Assistance
| Federal and State Taxes | Legal
Issues | Labor Issues and
Employee Relations | Environmental
Issues | Licensing for Contractors
| Women in Business | Franchising
| Construction Web Links
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| The links
below are provided to assist you in the start-up and maintenance of your
business. They are offered in the logical order that one might approach
the concept of entrepreneurship. |
| The Louisiana Secretary of State's Commercial Division's “First Stop Shop”. This site offers a wealth of information on “Getting Started”, “Business Structures”, and “Resources”. |
| http://www.lsbdc.org/ |
| The “Business Owner's Toolkit” is considered a total-know-how for small businesses. |
| http://www.toolkit.cch.com |
| Success for a small business is totally dependent on as effective Business Plan. The sites listed here will give you a point of departure. |
| http://www.bulletproofbizplans.com/bpsample.html |
| A basic outline of a business plan |
| http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/mtdpweb/busplano.htm |
| Generic help for developing a Business Plan |
| http://www.businesstown.com/planning/creating.asp |
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| These sites represent a comprehensive approach to identifying and finding resources to help build your business. |
| http://www.cdconline.org/business_resource_guides.htm |
| The Louisiana Department of Economic Development provides extensive business resources and services, in addition to matching grants, loan, and bonding assistance. |
| http://www.lded.state.la.us/businessresources/ |
| The Louisiana Small Business Development Center is a full-service site designed to enhance the growth of small businesses within the State. |
| http://www.lsbdc.org |
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| The local site (Shreveport, Louisiana) is http://www.lsus.edu/sbdc/ |
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| Help can be found on these sites for financing and management support. |
| The Small Business Administration (SBA) is always a good source of information and support with managing and running a small business. |
| http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov |
| The Louisiana Department of Economic Development offers great comprehensive services for the small entrepreneur. They also, knowledgeable , dedicated and committed staff. |
| http://www.lded.state.la.us |
| Finding business capital is always a major concern for small businesses. This site may help you. |
| http://www.businessfinance.com |
| The Federal Government is a good source of assistance. |
| http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html |
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| A free, and sometimes forgotten, source of technical assistance. |
| http://www.score.org |
| Federal forms and publications |
| http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/formspubs/index.html |
| State forms and publications |
| http://www.rev.state.la.us |
| http://www.nolo.com |
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| A knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the workplace are essential for the success of any business. |
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| The U.S. Department of Labor is one of the best sites for monitoring Labor Law requirements. |
| http://www.dol.gov/compliance/ |
| More |
| http://www.dol.gov/elaws/ |
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More |
| http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/guide.htm |
| Large and small businesses need policies reduced to writing. Here is a source of policies on disks. |
| http://www.adwizards.com/epm/ |
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| More and more, employers are in need of Mediation Training. |
| http://www.mediationworks.com/mti/ |
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| It is important to know environmental requirements . |
| The State Department of Environmental Quality covers issues specific to the State of Louisiana |
| http://www.deq.state.la.us |
| Be sure that you are in compliance with National Environmental Protection requirements. |
| http://www.epa.gov/ |
| The Louisiana Board of Contractors will help you find a licensed contractor, review the licensing Law, apply for a license , and answer your frequently asked questions. |
| http://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/ |
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| These sites focus on the business of doing business from a woman's perspective. |
| http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html |
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| The Center for Women's Business Research |
| http://www.nfwbo.org |
| Explore opportunities in franchising. |
| http://www.frannet.com |
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| As your company grows, you will want to look Nationally and Internationally. |
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