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The Benefits of Shared Coworking Spaces in New Orleans

Self-employment is on the rise. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics by 2020, about 65 million Americans will be entrepreneurs, freelancers, independent contractors and temps – and they will make up 40 percent of the workforce. As telecommuting and freelancing become more common, coworking spaces in New Orleans are turning into a viable alternative to […]

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Small Business Advertising Doesn’t Have to be Scary

Once you’ve established a strong brand and website for your small business, it’s essential to spread the word. According to Neilsen, there are 680,000 households in the New Orleans market. While word of mouth and referrals are the best advertising, chances are your current loyal audience does not know nearly half a million people. This means you need to advertise. Many small business owners can find this step intimidating, but it can be simple with these four tips.

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Get Online Nola at Teen Tech Day 2015

Future New Orleans web designers, electrical engineers, and game developers gathered at Delgado Community College for the 5th annual Teen Tech Day on Saturday March 4th 2015. Teen Tech Day is a day-long event hosted by New Orleans Tech for local youth ages 13-16. It aims to expose kids to emerging technologies and get them excited about technology as a hobby, passion, or even a career.

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WIT Website Bootcamp with WordPress {Pictures}

Big thanks to Alba Huddleston of New Orleans WIT, for the visual recap of our day at Propeller. Looking for slides? Click here. Click here for more details and our slides.

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My Office Makeover with Organized Impressions

Last year, we interviewed Nadine McCoy, of Organized Impressions, about tips for staying organized. This year, we wanted to taker her advice to the next level, so I decided to invite Nadine into the office to try to take control over the paper that plagues me. Nadine warns not to get caught up in the trap of thinking anyone is really “naturally neat.” She says, “Staying organized is a skill that can be learned, just like any other. Anyone can do it. “The first step was a consultation. I wanted to replace my bulky old desk, and lighten up the room, but had no idea […]

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Girl Scouts and Technology

The computer lab was electric. Girls in yellow surged through the door and eagerly took their chairs, excited to begin creating their very own blog. A WWNO reporter strolled around the room, interviewing several of the young women about their experience. It was clear from their smiles and laughter this wasn’t a day that they would […]

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Jeff Funk’s Recipe for Crafting a LinkedIn Profile

On Saturday, June 7th, New Orleans WIT hosted a LinkedIn workshop led by WGNO-TV’s Creative Director & Digital Content Producer Jeff Funk. Jeff was an exceptional instructor providing participants with plenty of examples, advice and actionable tips.
For those of you who weren’t able to make it, no worries! We highlighted Jeff’s valuable advice.

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New Orleans Women in Technology | Nice Girls or Ballsy Bitches?

There’s a lot of talk in New Orleans about the growing technology industry. Last year (2013) marked the very 1st NOLA Tech Week (nolatechweek.org), and there are more tech jobs in the city than can currently be filled. Despite this, Louisiana recently received the title of “Worst State in the Nation for Women,” and our […]

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Staying Ahead of the Employment Curve

In this colorful climate of people that we call New Orleans, looking for the right person to work for you is essential to your small business. In a city filled with distinct personalities, you may come across a few people that you would love to work with, but may lack the skills to do the […]

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Insight from NOLA Investor Charlie Rareshide

We sat down with New Orleans entrepreneur and investor Charlie Rareshide of Lagniappe Capital for a Q&A on what he looks for in a new business investment. Lagniappe Capital is one of the main forces behind bringing Jamba Juice (yum) to NOLA and he is also a partner in the local clothing line Pret-a-Porter. Lagniappe […]

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