Louisiana Technology Park

The SBA's Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Recovery (Video)

SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills travels the U.S. talking with business owners and bankers. She says she's hearing more talk of expansion compared with three years ago.

The SBA's Karen G. Mills Answers Her Agency's Critics (Video)

Some critics have called for dismantling the U.S. Small Business Administration. The agency's leader says demand for its services is only growing and is a good value to tax payers.

Small Business and the President's Cabinet (Video)

President Obama recently made the head of the SBA part of his presidential cabinet. We speak with SBA Administrator Karen G. MIlls about what it means for U.S. small businesses.

Facebook's 3 Biggest Ecommerce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When it comes to selling goods on the big social network, most users don’t want to make purchases. Here’s how to steer clear of the issues.

When Facebook's 'Like' Pushes the Wrong Button with Employers

Clicking the 'Like' button on a business, brand, organization or person's official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.

Forget Reality TV. Business Owners Benefit from Local Contests

Local business competitions are growing more popular. Is it time for your company to enter one?

Dermalogica's Jane Wurwand on the Creative Process (Video)

The skin care mogul shares insight on how she comes up with new ideas for her company.

3 Ways to Stop Losing Traffic from Google's Penguin Update

If your site saw a drop in visitors after the search giant's latest change, here's how to get them back.

Happy Small Business Week: Time to Shine in D.C.

National Small Business Week is a big deal for small business. Here's what you can expect.

Finding the Best Time to Post to Social Networks

Popular URL shortening service bitly examines the peak times to post to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

How Retail Businesses Can Use Gamification to Engage with Customers (Video)

Gabe Zichermann offers examples of how gaming elements can help retail owners engage with customers and market their businesses.

How JackThreads Plans to Own the Male Demographic (Video)

Other than dispel the idea that men don't like shopping, flash-sale site founder Jason Ross is hoping to train his company's energy on making a one-stop-lifestyle-shop for men.

How Cloud Computing Saved My Business

Cloud technology helped these small companies coordinate operations, manage paperwork and control phone expenses.

Birchbox and Changing the Way We Shop (Video)

When Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna realized the flaws in the way women buy cosmetics, they started a company to revamp the system. Here, the Birchbox founders chat about their vision for the future of buying beauty and grooming products.

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect

A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand.

Skillshare and Changing the Way We Learn (Video)

Learning doesn't have to end at graduation. Here's how Malcolm Ong and Michael Karnjanaprakorn built a business that aims to put learning first.

Think It's OK to Ask for Employees' Facebook Logins? Think Again

State and federal legislation aimed at protecting freedom of speech is catching up with social media and employers.

6 Tips on Innovation from 'Treps in Emerging Markets

How the guiding principles of "jugaad" can help grow your business with limited resources -- and innovate faster, better, cheaper.

How to Create a Social Media Content Strategy (Video)

From posting content to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more, Entrepreneur writer Mikal Belicove offers his best tips.

3 Steps to Changing Mobile Service Carriers

If coverage is weak and hurting your business, consider these tips for trying to get better mobile service.

Three Steps to More Word-of-Mouth -- and More Business

Use these tips to increase repeat sales by keeping your customers and clients connected to your business.

How to Get Your Content Shared More on Pinterest

From calls to action to setting up ‘sharing networks,’ consider these tips for making your content go viral on the popular social network.

How to Get Low-Cost Legal Services (Video)

The secret? Persuade lawyers that your scrappy startup will one day be a paying client, says serial entrepreneur Mark Hirsch.

Bargain Hunting: 7 to Follow

Check out these Twitter feeds for daily discounts and frugal living tips.

Art Entrepreneur Wins $100,000 Pittsburgh Prize

Artist Tess Lojacono talks about winning the "Experienced Dreamers" contest designed to lure middle-aged entrepreneurs to Pittsburgh.



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It's not just entrepreneurs and local businesses that are thriving because of the Tech Park, according to LSU economist James Richardson, the overall impact of LTP companies has produced exponential effects throughout Baton Rouge and the state, including: $92.2 million in additional business transactions, $26.8 million in additional household earnings, and 614 new jobs. The direct and indirect economic impact has returned $9 for every dollar invested. LTP continues to draw new businesses to Baton Rouge, including Firebrand Games, an international, industry leading video game development company, which is the leading maker of racing games for Nintendo, and FairShare, LLC, a firm specializing in alternative electronic payments. These companies and other LTP members like EntaUSA, searched all over the U.S., including Raleigh and Austin, but settled in Baton Rouge because of the unique offerings of the Tech Park, including shared services, professional consultation, and industry synergy that happens when they're located with like-minded companies.