General Links
- Greater New Orleans IncWorks to create jobs, market the parishes to companies seeking to expand or relocate, and retain and grow existing businesses.
- Start Up New OrleansEntrepreneurs from all over are finding opportunities, testing ideas, and taking advantage of a culture of creativity to develop businesses that are as inspiring as they are profitable.
Grant Assitance For Small Businesses
- Louisiana Small Business Development Centerworks with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training, workforce, manufacturing, environmental, and various other busine
- Project Restore Hope Small BusinessOffers small and minority businesses in disaster-affected communities access to free financial counseling, information on economic assistance programs, and budgeting advice through one-on-one telephone counseling.
- Tech Assist LAHelps small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits in the Katrina/Rita damaged zones of Louisiana utilize technology to expand their markets, streamline business processes, improve their networks, and learn standard business software.
Internet Marketing Resources
- 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn - Guy KawasakiGuy Kawasaki’s top-ten list of ways to increase the value of LinkedIn.
- 21 Essential SEO Tips & TechniquesTwenty one things to make sure you include whether you’re hiring an SEO company or doing it yourself.
- Social Media & SEO: Friends with BenefitsHow you can get SEO benefits out of social networking.
New Orleans Business Networking Opportunities
- BNI – Business Networkers InternationalCreating entrepreneurial success by increasing members business through a structured, positive & professional “word of mouth” referral program.
- Jefferson Chamber of CommerceThe Chamber is a private, non-profit membership driven organization.
- Louisiana Technology CouncilThe LTC’s mission is to encourage the advancement of technology applications and to improve the long-term competitiveness of the New Orleans economy.
- New Orleans Chamber of CommerceCreated to help you grow your business through advocacy, education and access to great member benefits.
- Wine and Women On WednesdaysIt provides an opportunity for women to share resources and discover new opportunities in New Orleans.
Resources for Small Business Owners
- Entrepreneur.comInformation to help start, grow or manage a small business.
- Idea VillageFor entrepreneurs in New Orleans and those who believe in them.
- Inc.comThe Daily Resource for Entrepreneurs
- Small Business BrandingA website aimed at those interested in marketing and building small businesses.
- The Idea CaféSmall business ideas and information.
