Small Business Startup

Determine if you need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) & Apply online 

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers

Louisiana Secretary of State
(Create a business in Louisiana online at https://geauxbiz.sos.la.gov/)
State office location: 8585 Archives Ave. 

Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 925-4704

Bossier Chamber of Commerce
710 Benton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111 

(318) 746-0252

Greater Shreveport Chamber
400 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101 

(318) 677-2500

Louisiana Economic Development

617 North Third Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5239

1 (800) 450-8115

OR

(255) 342-3000

Louisiana Small Business Development Center

Located at Southern University Shreveport
4646 Hilry Huckaby Ave.

Shreveport, LA 71107

1 (866) 782-4159

Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber
1315 Milam St.
Shreveport, LA 71101 

(318) 220-9098

Shreveport Community Development
(Provides business support, loan programs, and training)  

401 Texas St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

(318) 673-5900

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

(Small business resource center)

409 3rd St.

SW. Washington DC 20416

Child Care Facility Licensing Information 

- Louisiana Believes 

https://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/child-care-and-development-fund-licensing

How to start a Daycare
https://www.daycare.com/index.html

Inspection Checklist For Day Care Centers 

http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/pr_daycare.htm