All Rural Entrepreneurs, The new LED’s Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative aims to accelerate the growth of second-stage businesses in rural areas of Louisiana. With the unique challenges rural entrepreneurs face, program participants will be able to identify what scaling means for both their companies and their communities. They will then move on to develop...
Ever dream of launching a startup but worried about funding? Our Senior Financial Analyst, Julie Gilley Milam sees countless entrepreneurs with "great ideas" and "good business acumen," but one crucial skill gap: understanding how to raise capital. This article explores the program's role in bridging that gap and empowering startups. Startup...
In the current business climate, inflation is top of mind for business owners. With respect to price increases, many entrepreneurs feel they have no room for a change in pricing when it comes to their products. Entrepreneurs and business owners should be thoughtful about how they approach price increases, understanding...
The number one question asked by entrepreneurs with a business idea is “how do I fund my business?” Many entrepreneurs believe that grants are the best option for funding a startup business, but the reality is that grants that are made available to for-profit organizations are few and far between. More...
When the time comes to turn a great idea into a business, many entrepreneurs realize that they do not know the first steps towards actually starting and running a business. It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs to lack formal instruction in business, finance, or the legal framework required for businesses. ...
Biz Magazine: March EditionWhat does 'Angel Investing' mean? The Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (EAP) was recently featured in the latest edition of Biz Magazine.
So, you want to learn how to secure financing for your business? Great! There are many ways to approach this, each with its own positives and negatives. Overall, there are two main types of financing: debt financing and equity financing.
