Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Pandemic loan repayments are due, but many small businesses are struggling

Many small businesses that received federal pandemic aid are now on the hook for...

Local retailers predicting ‘epic’ last week of sales before Christmas

Victoria’s Toy Station saw an “epic” number of shoppers last weekend, and is expecting more of the same during the last week before Christmas.

Baton Rouge pushed ahead on getting party promoters under control

Following a special meeting last week, East Baton Rouge Parish’s Alcoholic Beverage Control board...

Where to shop for local artists’ wares during holidays

There’s no gift quite as special or one of a kind as art. Whether...

Small business owners feeling more optimistic about economy

With just a few weeks left before the new year begins, we’re no closer...

What companies need to know before laying off employees 

Traditionally, employers resort to layoffs during difficult times to save money. Companies continue to cling to the idea that reducing staff will provide the best, fastest, or easiest solution to financial problems. 
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Omnidek completes latest funding round, plans aggressive growth push 

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week’s High-Stakes Pitch Competition 2021 winner Omnidek today announced completion of...

Catering businesses are seeing a return to pre-pandemic volumes

If the volume of orders that local caterers are receiving this year is any...

House panel says lax screening helped facilitate PPP fraud

Financial technology firms abdicated their responsibility to screen out fraud in applications for a federal program designed to help small businesses stay open

Louisiana getting $113M in federal funding for small business programs

U.S Treasury today approved Louisiana’s application for up to $113 million in federal support for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative.