Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Small business optimism drops to record low 

The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. 

Working from home, casual dress not helping dry cleaners

The pandemic has been a significant challenge to dry cleaning businesses like Kean’s Fine Dry Cleaning.

Mr. Milkshake looking to open Lafayette location

Mr. MilkShake & Espresso Bar is not your typical ice cream shop. With extravagant concoctions, owner Colin Odinet aims to provide an over-the-top milkshake experience.

Latest 1099-K reporting rules complicate small business taxes  

Tax season is getting more complicated for the smallest businesses, Inc. reports. 

Waitr to deliver auto parts, electrical products

Lafayette-based Waitr today announced it will expand the range of products it delivers to include auto parts, electrical products, alcohol and more, through a partnership with software company Elite EXTRA. 

Lettermans spinoff sees potential for nationwide growth

Ever since Charles Perret Jr. bought Lettermans, a Baton Rouge printing and document management firm, in 1983, the company has embraced new technology, says son and 25-year company veteran Chuck Perret.
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Paperwork burden increasingly gnaws at small businesses 

If you think you are pushing more paperwork than ever, you're not alone, Inc. reports. 

Louisiana tops list of states hit hardest by inflation 

A recent study shows Southern states have been hit hardest by raging inflation and...

Successful business leaders focus more on managing their energy than time

In the workplace, people often focus too much on managing their time, and not on managing their energy, according to a new feature from Inc. 

Growing number of high-profile entrepreneurs giving up CEO titles 

Ryan Williams announced late last week that he will step down as CEO of...