Business Acceleration System

05/28/2026

Check out five resources that BAS has found especially useful, voices that come from different directions that you can help you reset your compass:

We all have to get out of our own heads from time to time in order to succeed. Obviously, there are a staggering variety of options for ideas, advice, and inspiration available on the Web as it exists today. Here are five resources that BAS has found especially useful, voices that come from differen...

05/20/2026

For a business to truly level up, a basic requirement is that everyone involved must understand what the business is trying to achieve.

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We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

05/13/2026

As an entrepreneur, no matter what stage your business may be in, you don’t need to memorize every entry in your accounting system.

Learn about KISS Management and more in May 13's BAS News:

Business books are like movies. If you have a successful book with a good title, you may have just taken important steps towards building a franchise. Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People is a great example of a book that became the basis for the author’s consulting, spee...

05/06/2026

When large scale economic projects arise as they are in Central Louisiana today, it is incumbent on entrepreneurs to move quickly to understand the changes that are coming and to seek out the opportunities to identify, create, iterate, and otherwise pursue profitable innovations at speed.

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We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

04/29/2026

"For many early stage entrepreneurs, the excitement they feel about their idea, their business, and their potential can distract them from more boring subjects."

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We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

04/22/2026

"The lesson here is that it is overwhelmingly important that a beginning entrepreneur 'knows what they don’t know'.”

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People come to entrepreneurship from many directions. For example, someone wanting to open a restaurant and potentially sell franchises may have direct experience in working in restaurants. If they have been a chef, they are likely to have excellent command of how a kitchen operates, how to prepare....

04/15/2026

In this week’s Entrepreneurship Newsletter, we explore the critical decisions every entrepreneur must make early on: Are you building for income now or long-term value? The path you choose shapes everything that follows, and having the right tools and guidance can make all the difference.

Plus, don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best... Ari Weinzweig is coming to Central Louisiana for a powerful leadership workshop with limited seating!

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We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...

04/14/2026

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04/10/2026

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04/08/2026

Want a glimpse at this week's BAS News:

• AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. The question isn’t if it will impact your business, but how. Don’t sit on the sidelines—start using tools like ChatGPT or Claude to streamline workflows, uncover insights, and stay competitive. Even one hour a day experimenting can put you ahead of the curve.
• Don’t miss your chance to learn from Ari Weinzweig on April 17—seats are filling fast for this high-impact leadership workshop!
• Entrepreneur Insight: Great businesses start with great questions. Stay curious, stay bold, and keep pushing boundaries.

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We care passionately that the people of Central Louisiana, our home, have livable incomes and build intergenerational wealth. We value knowledge as primary currency – deployed to improve the profitability and competitiveness of business. We build vibrant communities to create, attract, and retain ...