A Look Ahead: Preparing for America’s 2025 Tax Cliff
It may seem hard to believe, but it has been nearly seven years since the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law. Heralded as the most comprehensive tax reform legislation to be enacted since 1986, the TCJA achieved a substantial...
Small Business Outlook: Optimism Around Growth Continues
Every week the U.S. Chamber's Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan summarizes the latest data and what it means for the health of America's small businesses.This week is National Small Business Week, and survey data from Pew Research shows...
Investing in Connection and Community Across Louisiana
VIEW EVENT IMAGES HERE David Aubrey, President – AT&T Louisiana May 29, 2024 Community Impact Investing in our Communities In Louisiana, we invested nearly $2.1 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more people to greater...
What Is a POS System?
A smooth checkout process improves customer experiences. Learn what a point-of-sale platform consists of and why you need one.A point-of-sale (POS) system streamlines the checkout experience, allowing your small business to process payments, record customer loyalty...
How to Hire and Pay Independent Contractors
If your small business works with independent contractors, it’s important to understand worker classification and how to process payments.The use of independent contractors is increasing, and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down anytime soon. Recent data...
11 Self-Care Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs
As today’s consumers invest more in health and wellness products, self-care businesses can be a great path to entrepreneurship.Today’s consumers are investing more in products that promote better health, nutrition, and overall self. This indicates a...
The Must-Know Ways Small Business Will Change in 2024
Business leaders share their expert predictions on how the state of small business will change this coming year.From technological advancements to shifts in consumer and employee demand, small businesses must continuously adapt to market changes. With 2023 winding...
How to Use AI to Assess Your Competition
Discover how your small business can leverage artificial intelligence tools to simplify data collection, improve your search engine optimization strategy, gain a competitive edge, and more.Regardless of their business stage or industry, companies need to observe their...
How to Help Employees Develop Leadership Skills
Leadership training is one of the most desired opportunities for employees. Here’s how to provide this type of professional development.Training and upskilling are two valuable investments that can help you retain workers and grow your business. Companies that invest...
7 Marketing Trends Every Small Business Needs to Know About in 2024
In recent years, small businesses have significantly adapted their marketing strategies to keep pace with emerging technology. According to a recent Taradel marketing report, 94% of small businesses are planning to increase their spending on marketing in 2024.But...
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A Quality of Earnings Analysis: What It Is, and Why Buyers Need It
There is often more than meets the eye when it comes to the financial statements of small and midsized privately held businesses. If you are considering taking your business to market, you can expect the due diligence stage to include a quality of earnings (QoE)...
LED Meta Data Center Opportunities
x In December 2024, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced it will build a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state’s status as a major innovation hub and puts...
You’re Invited! Shreveport and Bossier City First Responders Luncheon Invitation
x You are cordially invited to celebrate with us as we host an appreciation luncheon for the first responders and community leaders of the Shreveport and Bossier City area. Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods will host the luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024, from 11...
Five Key Tax Planning Principles for High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families
Effective tax planning is essential for high-net-worth individuals and families to optimize financial outcomes. A recent article from Carr, Riggs & Ingram outlines five key principles to guide this process: 1. Pay Attention to Tax Deductions and Basics: Utilize...