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Panel testifies before Landrieu - Monroe News Star
Panel testifies before LandrieuMary Landrieu at the Shreveport Convention Center about the impact manufacturing closings in northern Louisiana are having on small businesses and local communities. Landrieu, D-Louisiana, chairs the US Senate Committee on Small Business and

Oklahoma has four SBA award winners - NewsOK.com
Oklahoma has four SBA award winnersBY DEBBIE BLOSSOM This year’s roster of SBA small-business award winners includes honorees who competed at the state level and went on to compete regionally with winners from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas. Oklahoma received four 2009

Jewelry CEO Susan Eisen is among 8 honored - El Paso Times
Jewelry CEO Susan Eisen is among 8 honoredBy David Burge / El Paso Times Susan Eisen of Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches was named the SBA's El Paso District Small Business Person of the Year. (Mark Lambie / El Paso Times) EL PASO -- If you want to succeed in business, it helps if you love

Small Business Committee to Host Outreach Fairs in Louisiana
Small Business Committee to Host Outreach Fairs in Louisiana Lafayette Online NewsLandrieu will attend portions of the outreach fairs to discuss her work on the Small Business Committee and to hear from constituents on how she can best serve the interests of Louisiana small business owners. April 3, 2009 8 am - Noon Cajundome 444 Louisiana Business: Small Business, NO Press Club, Sidney Torres

Alford-Olive's focus: small business - Monroe News Star
Alford-Olive's focus: small businessSmall businesses are increasingly important with IP offering no indication it plans to sell its former Louisiana Mill anytime soon The city's revenue is based entirely on property and sales tax revenue, and the loss of IP in November has leveled the

Jewelry CEO Susan Eisen is among 8 honored - El Paso Times

EL PASO -- If you want to succeed in business, it helps if you love what you do, said Susan Eisen, chief executive officer and chief designer for Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches in West El Paso.

"I work 60 to 80 hours a week, but it doesn't seem like work," said Eisen, one of eight El Paso business owners or small-business advocates who will be honored during the U.S. Small Business Administration's annual Small Business Week celebration in May.

Eisen, an El Paso native, was announced Tuesday as the SBA's El Paso District Small Business Person of the Year.

"I can honestly say I love every minute of it," Eisen said. "There has never been a day when I get up and don't want to go to work."

Having that passion is the biggest reason for her success, she said.

She also said her father, former Marine Jack Eisenberg, instilled many life lessons that influenced the way she does business.

"We went out to dinner one night and I asked him about all the things he learned as

Where can I buy lumber in bulk for a small business in Louisiana?



Large building centers such as Lowes and Home Depot will cut you a deal if you are buying large quantities. You have to ask for it though. Have a list ready and ask them for their best price. Shop around.

What would be a good small business venture for central louisiana?

The area has a large work force available, with the addition of the main hwy becoming 4 lane in the near future. Mostly farming or construction work . No large industry. Low crime, good people.


The reconstruction of N.O. is going to provide a lot of opportunity once the money frees up. Just clean up an dpicking up with a crew is probably a good idea.

What is required in Louisiana to get a liscense for a small business?

My wife and I have started a small house cleaning business and we want to know what fees and other things you have to have in order to get a liscense.


Licenses for something like a cleaning business are issued by the Parish (County) and city.

For example: http://secure.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=94&tabid=10

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Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network
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Small Business Administration - Louisiana
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Louisiana Small Business Development Center at UL Lafayette
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Louisiana Small Business Guide | Business.gov
Explore Louisiana's small business resources and get information about paying Louisiana state taxes and getting a Louisiana business license.