Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — commonly known as drones — have proliferated so rapidly in recent years that government regulators have struggled to keep up, creating a confusing mix of federal and local regulations governing how they’re operated for recreational and commercial use. “This technology is moving so fast it seems like something is changing […]
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Leaders from emerging Baton Rouge technology companies are teaming up for a yearlong series of roundtable discussions to exchange ideas and experiences that can help them succeed in the competitive high-tech marketplace. Coordinated by Louisiana Economic Development, the Small and Emerging Business Development Roundtables will take place in eight cities across the state over the
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When it’s time for your company to grow, it can be a challenge to find the people you need. You’re competing against larger, older companies that have an established hiring process, and that have the time and resources to find just the right match. But with some strong processes and a little luck, you’ll find
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Starting a business is exciting — and fraught with challenges. Many of them are fairly common, however, and knowing what you’re up against will help nurture your startup through those heady early years. “There are a lot of things that can be overcome with drive,” says Joshua Loeske, CEO at Quality Sitework Materials and an
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Baton Rouge-based startup Property Sprocket is looking to disrupt the real estate listing market.
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At a recent Tech Park Academy presentation, the team from Realized Designs Projects shared the 10 steps to bringing a physical product to market. Here’s some of what they shared.
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Ed-tech startup founder Sabari Raja explains how the lean startup methodology helped her company thrive.
Local entrepreneur Leah Haight’s upcoming mobile app, CuteNation, took the $1,000 top prize at PitchBR‘s third competition of 2017.
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As your company grows, you’ll need to find new ways to keep the employees who helped get you there stick around for the next stage of growth. The standard salary and benefits packages will only take you so far, but a long-term compensation plan can keep key workers engaged for the long haul. “The bigger
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Financial statements are a complete mystery for far too many small-business owners. Some might scan a monthly income statement and balance sheet, but few feel comfortable analyzing a statement of cash flows, much less using the valuable information it has to offer to make critical business decisions. The advent of QuickBooks and other accounting software
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