Small & Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD)
Eligible businesses receive training and assistance with business plans, marketing, advertising, graphic and web design, accounting software, and other tools for starting or improving a business.
Services
Training, Coaching, and Technical Assistance
MBECA offers services from business idea development to accelerated growth.
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Program Areas
Programs Designed for Real Business Needs
Business Start-up Workshop
This thirteen-to-fifteen-week workshop guides new business owners through personal finance, credit, business formation, marketing, staffing, operations, financial planning, and lending while developing a complete business plan.
The Louisiana Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (LEAP)
LEAP combines research, coaching, on-site mentoring, and strategic planning in a nine-month accelerator that helps entrepreneurs create and implement a focused development plan with expert guidance.
SEBD Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
Monthly facilitated roundtables bring first- and second-stage entrepreneurs together to solve business challenges, strengthen leadership skills, exchange practical experience, and build an ongoing peer support network.
MBECA Women’s Business Center Program
Women and minority business owners receive technical assistance, specialized training, mentoring, and guidance with bonding, certification, procurement, and licensing to overcome barriers and pursue growth opportunities.
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Certification can connect eligible businesses with MBECA training, technical assistance, and growth resources. Review the requirements and begin your SEBD certification journey today.
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