Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Baton Rouge tech startup gets contract with Fresno school district

Directed Analytics is working with a program through the Fresno Unified School District—California’s third-largest school district—to support its reading education efforts. 

Owner plans to add a Mexican restaurant to his store on Old Hammond

Dario Galvan is expanding his Mi Cuevita Plus convenience store on the corner of Lakemont Drive and Old Hammond Highway, near Millerville Road, adding space for a restaurant.

Why tipping requests are suddenly everywhere 

Tacking a 20% tip on top of a $4 croissant is one thing, but...

New owner rebrands pottery studio on Lee Drive as BellyFire Studios

David Rollins is a startup co-founder with several projects under his belt, and now he can add pottery studio owner to his resume.

Baton Rouge doctor and film producer lands award, distribution deal in Cannes

Greg Ward, a Baton Rouge doctor and executive producer of films, is having a productive trip to this week’s Cannes film festival. 

LSU faculty awarded patent for miniature light that boosts algae production

Two LSU faculty members were recently awarded a patent for a miniature, self-powered light that boosts the production of algae used for health supplements, food, dyes and biofuels, the school announced this afternoon.
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Baton Rouge-based Falaya continues growth trajectory with Georgia expansion

Baton Rouge-based Falaya, an online home-selling platform, has expanded into Georgia.

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward talks hiring and managing top talent on Strictly Business

Why does LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward view his management style as more executive...

Magpie Cafe changes ownership

The couple behind Magpie Cafe have sold the business, it was announced over the weekend. 

IRS struggles with onslaught of retroactive claims for small business tax break 

The Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than $150 billion amid a surge of claims for an expired pandemic-era tax break for small businesses.