Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Is it time to update your company’s dress code? 

As business leaders work to get more employees back in the office, some are...

LED hosting small business summit in Lafayette next month 

Registration is now open for Louisiana Economic Development’s 2023 Louisiana Small Business Summit, an annual event that connects small business leaders with an array of resources available to them from across the state.

Business openings in 2023 on pace to surpass last year’s record highs

From home services to arts and entertainment, every category of business grew during the first half of 2023, according to the latest breakdown from Yelp. 

What factors do Gen Z look for when finding an internship?

As many fields trend toward remote work, young workers find more value in face-to-face interactions at internships and beginner jobs, Fast Company reports.

Baton Rouge companies dominate half of the new LSU Roaring 20 list 

The Capital Region dominates the 2023 LSU Roaring 20 list, representing half of the...

Guarantee Restoration Services opening Alabama office 

Baton Rouge-based home repair company Guarantee Restoration Services announced today that it is opening an office in Mobile, Alabama, its sixth location overall and first in that state.
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Couple eyeing Acadian Thruway site for live music club

A former barber and beauty shop on North Acadian Thruway could see new life as a club with live music and drinks, according to an application filed with the city-parish Planning and Zoning Commission. 

Why large manufacturers are turning to crowdfunding 

Crowdfunding is usually associated with independent artists and startups, who for decades have used it to raise the money needed to complete their projects.

Economists more confident US will avoid recession; small businesses not so much

Economists are more and more optimistic that the U.S. will avoid a recession, but small business owners remain skeptical, according to Inc. 

Mobile pub business adds LSU tailgate and Halloween offerings 

As it rounds out its second year operating in Baton Rouge, the mobile bar company Pedal Pub is expanding its offerings this fall with two new tours beyond their usual downtown routes. These are centered around LSU tailgating and 13th Gate Haunted House.