Entrepreneurship & Small Business - Baton Rouge Business Report

Kolache Kitchen latest Baton Rouge brand to franchise

Kolache Kitchen is the latest Baton Rouge-based restaurant to dip into franchising, joining the likes of Raising Cane’s and Walk-On’s.

Kolache Kitchen expanding out of state with Key West location

Baton Rouge-based Kolache Kitchen on Tuesday announced it is opening its first out-of-state location, in Key West, Florida, this month.

Capital Region adds more than 2,300 businesses over two years

Economic uncertainty related to the pandemic and its fallout over the past two years didn’t stop entrepreneurs from launching new businesses in the Capital Region.

Studyville expanding outside of Baton Rouge, adding services

Baton Rouge-based Studyville is expanding to Alexandria and adding “outsourced homeschool” to its educational offerings, founder Amanda Vincent says.

Small businesses finding it harder to get bank loans

Already dealing with the pandemic, small businesses are now grappling with inflation—and they're finding...

Wanting to aid small business, US Senate Republicans push new laws package

Senate Republicans this morning unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging...

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SBA expanding Community Advantage loan program for small businesses

The Small Business Administration's relatively new Community Advantage loan program is getting an upgrade...

The best books for small business owners looking to scale their companies

While there are seemingly endless resources available to small business owners in any given industry today, there are some that naturally stand out.

Prioritizing steady systems over superstar talent is key to scaling growth

In the early days of any company, you need to solve problems by hiring...

Meet the teen behind Beluga Bliss, a Baton Rouge aromatherapy brand

You’re never too young to start a business. Take it from Condoleezza Semien, a 16-year-old entrepreneur who started her own business, Beluga Bliss, when she was in the eighth grade.