Free help for Louisiana businesses

You don't have to figure this out alone. Louisiana has a network of free advisors and mentors who help with everything from your business plan to taxes — at no cost. Using them is one of the smartest moves a new owner can make.

Do this

1. Book a free advisor through the Louisiana SBDC for hands-on help.
2. Get matched with a free SCORE mentor for ongoing guidance.
3. Use the LSBA and Louisiana Economic Development for startup resources.
4. Bring a specific question — you'll get more out of every session.

Louisiana Free Resources

Real people, free of charge:

• Louisiana SBDC — free one-on-one business counseling (find your local center via sba.gov/sbdc) • SCORE — free mentors, in person or online: sba.gov/score • Louisiana Small Business Association (LSBA): louisianasba.org · 844-242-5722 · info@LouisianaSBA.org • Louisiana Economic Development (LED): opportunitylouisiana.gov • geauxBIZ business resources: geauxbiz.sos.la.gov

Walk in with a specific question (taxes, licenses, your plan) and you'll leave with a real answer.