Louisiana Technology Park

How Industry Clusters Can Spur Small-Business Growth (Video)

One way the SBA has sought to foster entrepreneurial growth is through industry clusters.The SBA's Karen Mills explains how.

Three Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors

Consider these tips before you seek funding for your startup, whether from angel investors or VCs.

Jobs or Zuckerberg: Who'd Make the Better Boss?

With the Apple founder's death and the Facebook IPO, there's been a changing of the guard in Silicon Valley. Here's how the two leaders' styles compare.

What Makes Facebook Worth So Much

After Facebook's IPO today, the social network is being valued at more than $100 billion. Here's how you can try to emulate that success.

Five Ways to Organize Your Office--Stylishly

How to make your office project a professional image for your business, and a look at products to help you do it.

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan

Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit.

Angels, Equity and a Shark of One's Own

Many small-business owners who hope to land angel funding have expectations that are wildly unrealistic. Here's a reality check.

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.



Introduction : : Application : : Meet The Class
Tech Park U is a ten week “business boot camp” designed to help you turn your high-tech idea into a profitable reality. It helps you: Learn the ins and outs of business planning from the nationally acclaimed FastTrac® Tech Venture™ program Gain insight to business strategies along with mentoring from visiting experts Exchange ideas with other entrepreneurs Get full access to Louisiana Technology Park's resources: staff, phone and data center services, secretarial support, and secure 24-7 use of office and meeting space. How Does it Work? From 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday, entrepreneurs are taken through the nationally acclaimed FastTrac® Tech Venture™ Curriculum, specially designed to accelerate entrepreneurship through practical, hands-on business development training. Following this first phase, additional meetings are scheduled as needed. At the end of the program, TPU members participate in a $2,000 business plan competition and possibility of full admission to Louisiana Technology Park’s incubator. New members of the incubator receive a $4,000 admissions grant. We are currently accepting applications for Tech Park U 2012. Complete your application now. Applications are due by January 10, 2012. Other Useful Info: Check out the Happening Now section to see the current class. Want to tour the Tech Park and the Data Center? E-mail Stephen or call him at 225.218.1100. View the Rules & Regulations [pdf]