Start-up

5 Ways to Capitalize on the Inflation Reduction Act for Startups

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a sweeping federal law aimed at increasing climate measures, enhancing domestic energy production and reducing the federal deficit, among other measures. For small businesses and startups looking for ways to capitalize on the Inflation Reduction Act, there are a host of new or expanded tax credits available.   Learn […]

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5 Ways NexusLA Empowers Louisiana Entrepreneurs Across the Startup Life Cycle

Entrepreneurship can be an exciting and daunting journey filled with opportunity, uncertainty and risk. But that journey isn’t easy: entrepreneurs face formidable challenges in securing funding, navigating regulatory hurdles and building a sustainable customer base.  This journey takes a toll on founders’ health and wellness. According to a Capital One survey, nearly half of small-business

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Essential Legal Advice for Startups to Protect Your Brand

As a startup, your brand differentiates your business, fends off copycats and prevents litigation and other headaches down the line. But registering trademarks and managing other types of legal filings can be confusing and overwhelming for founders. That’s why we invited several guest speakers to share legal advice for startups at this year’s Baton Rouge

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Writing Your Success Story as an Entrepreneur 

The entrepreneur’s journey starts with a business idea fueled by their passion and life experiences, but turning that dream into reality can be a daunting task. When you combine the right strategy with dedication, creativity and hard work, though, you can write your success story as an entrepreneur. At Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW), we

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3 Alternative Types of Business Organizations to Consider as an Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, one of the most important business decisions you’ll make is identifying your audience and business model. Many startups tend to orient themselves as business-to-business or business-to-consumer, but those aren’t the only ways to think about your organization You can also choose to become a federal contractor, franchise owner, or nonprofit founder. Each

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Creating an Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch That Sells Your Brand

You have the perfect idea for the startup. Maybe you’ve even gotten your business going and developed a product or service that’s going to change the industry. You’re ready to take the next step, but you need to find investors to back your dreams. What you need now is an entrepreneur elevator pitch that connects

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BREW High Stakes Pitch Contest Winner Diego Pinzon Is Making Artist Collaboration Easier

Becoming an entrepreneur wasn’t something that DAWn Audio CEO and co-founder Diego Pinzon initially expected. But when his internship was canceled because of COVID-19, he took an independent study course to meet his college graduation requirements. That’s where his startup, DAWn Audio, was born. Pinzon has created software to help musicians more easily make and

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Baton Rouge-Based Startup Receives Funding From Innovation Catalyst and Red Stick Angel Network

OfficerReports, a Baton Rouge-based software startup and member of the Nexus Louisiana Technology Park, has been selected to receive significant funding from Innovation Catalyst. OfficerReports, which helps security guard companies manage their remote employees, will use the funding for key strategic hires to fuel expansion. As OfficerReports allocates the initial tranche of investment, its funding

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