Free Financial Assistance and Free Professional Guidance
Is your business in need of financial assistance and professional guidance but lacks the funds to support it? Believe it or not, your business may qualify for FREE financial assistance and professional guidance.
Become a Certified Small & Emerging Business
By becoming a Certified Small & Emerging Business, your business can qualify for various types of support, including:
- Up to 100% reimbursement for Peachtree and QuickBooks Accounting software
- Reimbursement for advertising expenses (business cards, brochures, websites)
- Training and development opportunities
Learn More About This Topic Below
- What you can receive as a Certified Small and Emerging Business.
- Does your business qualify for financial assistance?
- Fill out our Needs Analysis form
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Small & Emerging Business
A Louisiana “Certified Small and Emerging Business” is entitled to various types of financial assistance and free professional guidance.
As a certified SEB, you may be eligible for:
Financial Assistance:
- Up to 100% reimbursement for accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks)
- Reimbursement for advertising expenses (business cards, brochures, websites)
- Assistance in obtaining business financing
Professional Guidance:
- Free business counseling from expert consultants
- Help with business plan preparation
- Industry-specific entrepreneurial training
- Computer and accounting training
- Marketing and distribution assistance
- Guidance on insurance, employment, and labor laws
- Access to workshops on business success strategies
- Additional Support:
- Networking opportunities
- Access to resources and tools for business growth
Additional Support:
- Networking opportunities
- Access to resources and tools for business growth
This assistance is provided by Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and approved service providers located throughout the state of Louisiana.
To find out if you are eligible to become a “Certified Small and Emerging Business”, read over the details provided below.
Does Your Business Qualify for Financial Assistance and Free Professional Guidance?
To qualify for the SEB program, both the business owner(s) and the business itself must meet specific criteria:
Qualified Person:
- U.S. Citizen
- Louisiana resident for at least one year
- Personal net worth under $200,000 (excluding personal residence, retirement accounts, and business value)
Qualified Business:
- At least 60% owned by qualified persons
- Principal place of business in Louisiana
- For-profit entity
- Annual gross revenues under $10.5 million
- Business net worth under $750,000
- Owner(s) devote at least 35 hours per week to the business
How We Can Help
At The AlldayCPA® Group, we specialize in guiding businesses through the SEB certification process:
- Assessing your eligibility
- Assisting with the certification application
- Introducing your business to relevant funding agencies
- Preparing proposals to maximize your benefits
Why Choose the SEB Program?
- Access to free resources that can significantly impact your business growth
- Professional support to navigate challenges and opportunities
- Potential for substantial cost savings on essential business expenses
- Opportunities to enhance your business skills and knowledge
Don’t miss out on these valuable resources for your Louisiana small business. Contact The AlldayCPA® Group today to learn more about how the Certified Small & Emerging Business program can benefit you.
Remember, investing in your business’s future starts with leveraging the right resources. Let us help you access the support you need to thrive in Louisiana’s business landscape.
Think you qualify?
Review the details above, and before you call, it would be helpful if you could fill out our Client Needs Analysis. This will help us better understand your situation and provide more efficient guidance.
Call us at (800) 259-4213 to get started on your SEB Certification!