The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at ULM (LSDBC-ULM), a member of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) network, provides management and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in eleven parishes in northeast Louisiana.

The LSBDC's, along with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, help small business grow and succeed. The LSBDC links the resources of network members with those of local, state, and federal agencies and the private sector to aid small business.

Assistance is available to assist start-ups and strengthen existing small businesses. The Louisiana SBDC-ULM provides the following services to entrepreneurs who want to start businesses and small business owners who are presently operating small businesses:
  • Short term and long term One-on-one Counseling
  • Continuing Education
  • Information Resource Center
In addition to experienced, well-trained staff members, the Center utilizes the faculty and student resources of ULM as well as private sector consultants and volunteers. To look at the workshop schedule or schedule an appointment, click here.
Management and technical assistance services are provided at no charge. Charges may be made to recover client-approved direct cost for items such as printing, postage, etc. A small fee may be charged for workships and seminars.
Mission:
To provide an outreach support system for entrepreneurs who want to start a new venture and
small business owners who want to expand their businessor manage their business better.
Goals:
  1. Provide entrepreneurs and small business owners opportunities to learn more about starting and managing their small business;
  2. Provide entrepreneurs and small business owners management and technical assistance in planning, implementing, and controlling their ventures;
  3. Provide a research support system to generate information for entrepreneurs and small businesspeople related to starting and managing small businesses and for the economic development community to support the economic development and diversification of Northeast Louisiana .
ULM SBDC Assistance Coverage Area:
Caldwell
Ouachita
East Carrol
Richland
Franklin
Tensas
Jackson
Union
Madison
West Carrol
Morehouse

Strategies:

  1. Provide relevant high quality continuing education programs for entrepreneurs, small businesspeople and their employees regarding good entrepreneurial management practices;
  2. Provide high quality one-on-one counseling, short-term or long-term, for entrepreneurs, small businesspeople and their employees in starting and managing their venture;
  3. Provide high quality information to entrepreneurs, small business owners and employees, and to the economic development community.

General Information:

INTRODUCTION
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at ULM (LSBDC-ULM) serves twelve parishes in Northeast Louisiana by providing relevant continuing education programs, one-on-one counseling, and specialized managerial and technical assistance for the small business community. The purpose of the center is to provide ediucation, counseling, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs individuals who are planning to start a new venture or existing entrepreneurial managers who want to expand or manage their business better.

The LSBDC-ULM is a member of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center consortium. The LSBDCs, along with the Louisiana Department of Commerce, help small businesspeople throughout Louisiana. The objective of the LSBDC program is to provide high quality management and technical assistance to Northeast Louisiana entrepreneurs and small business owners by linking the resources of consortium members with those of local, state, and federal agencies and the private sector to aid small businesses.

QUALIFICATIONS
The LSBDC-ULM serves entrepreneurs and existing small business owner and managers of small businesses. The size of the businesses served must be within the standards set by the Small Business Administration's definition of a small business. Small businesses are generally considered firms with fewer than 500 employees..,

CHARGES
The services of LSBDC counselors and staff are provided at no charge. Charges may be made to recover client approved direct costs for items such as printing, postage, computer time, etc. A small fee may be charged for workshops or seminars.

DISCLOSURE
The full disclosure of financial and/or other proprietory information to the LSBDC by the client is usually essential for counselors to provide effective assistance. All information received and developed in the course of counseling by the LSBDC staff will be kept in strict confidence and will not be divulged.

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The LSBDC at ULM is a program sponsored by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC). The LSBDC operates in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Louisiana Economic Development, and participating universities. The support by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor(s) or participants' opinions, products, or services. The Small Business Development Center will not discriminate against anyone based on color, sex, race, religion, creed, or ethnic background. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact LSBDC-ULM at 318-342-1224.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a member of the University of Louisiana System and affirmative action EOE. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.