Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Small business confidence falls to lowest level in a decade 

As small business owners face increasing economic pressures, their overall outlook is bordering on...

What to know about securing a small business loan right now 

The bankers surveyed said they expect to continue tightening credit standards for the rest of 2023

Inside the Facebook group where local food is discovered, debated and dissected

Ravioli … in the crawfish boil? What constitutes—and violates—the laws of king cake? How about where to find the best seafood plate in Ascension Parish, or ramen in Baton Rouge?

Firm wanting to help musicians collaborate wins BREW’s $100K pitch competition

Modern artists have digital tools to help them create music, but collaboration with other musicians often involves emailing files back and forth, which often isn’t ideal for the creative process. 

Cajun Tubing and Kayaking opens in former TIki Tubing location 

The owners of a new tubing and kayaking business in Livingston Parish are vowing...

New interior decor and gift shop Norah opens this weekend 

A new interiors and gift shop debuts this Saturday on Highland Road. 
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Businesses know they need to offer health insurance, but what about pet insurance?

When Mimi Singer Lee, the chief human resources officer for b1Bank, came over from LSU, she was leaving an organization with some 5,000 employees for one with only about 150. 

US Chamber pledges to help small businesses get quicker payment processing 

For small suppliers, slow payments from large companies can be costly. But now, a cohort of corporations have come together to try to balance payment terms so that small firms are treated more equitably, Inc. reports. 

Gayle Benson says funding for state’s entrepreneurs isn’t nearly enough

Louisiana should be one of the best places in the country for entrepreneurship because the characteristics its residents are known for—creativity, originality and resilience—also are hallmarks of the most successful entrepreneurs, Gayle Benson said today. 

KOK Wings & Things expands to Baton Rouge

Lafayette-based KOK Wings & Things will open its first restaurant in the Capital Region—in the Electric Depot on Government Street—this weekend.