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WHY Business
Acceleration System?


Louisiana Central builds upon a set of ideas organized and funded in part by The Rapides Foundation. The underlying principle of this work is that building from within, building on the power of people in our region, can create more jobs & more wealth than any other approach. Entrepreneurship is an important key to building the regional economy. It is entrepreneurs who turn ideas into business opportunities.  
 


 
"The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity."
- Peter Drucker
"Entrepreneurial profit is the expression of the value of what the entrepreneur contributes to production."
- Joseph Schumpeter

 
 
"Entrepreneurship is the ability to create and build from a vision practically anything; fundamentally it is a human, creative act."
- Jeffry Timmons


Thriving Together: Navigating Business Dynamics in Business

Running a family business comes with unique challenges, but with the right strategies, it can also be your greatest strength. Thriving Together: Navigating Family Dynamics in Business is a 90-minute interactive session designed to help family business owners improve communication, define clear roles, and create a healthy balance between work and family. Join us in Alexandria on April 9, 2025, to gain practical insights and connect with other entrepreneurs who understand the rewards and complexities of working with family. Secure your spot today by completing the form below!

WHAT DOES Business Acceleration System DO?

The Business Acceleration System uses a multi-faceted approach that includes coaching, expert technical assistance, classroom learning, and web-based instruction to deliver the right content at the right time. Business Acceleration System clients are evaluated to determine development priorities and Business Acceleration System coaches help to design customized learning plans for each entrepreneur.

Learn more about our past workshops through our video resources.

HEAR FROM A CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS OWNER

 


"Because of Business Acceleration System (BAS), Louisiana Central, and Gary Perkins, my idea for a business has grown into an actual business! And because of their continual support we are rapidly growing. I greatly appreciate BAS and to be in Central Louisiana where such an awesome service is being provided to business owners for absolutely no charge. This has been a great blessing in our life, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND any Central Louisiana business to participate. The quality of the instructors is great, and the resources and networking they can provide with their combined years of experience cannot be found elsewhere. 5 Stars."

- Tyler Crochet
Main Street Meal Prep

The ten-parish region where Louisiana Central is based.

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  • LA SALLE
  • CATAHOULA
  • CONCORDIA
  • VERNON
  • RAPIDES
  • AVOYELLES
  • ALLEN
Gary Perkins

Meet the Coach


Meet Gary! He runs this program to bring specialized knowledge to meet the unique needs of Business Acceleration System clients. This includes website enhancements, QuickBooks setup and training, financial assessments, process improvements, and the development of marketing plans. Gary and his team are here to help!

Louisiana Central is committed to making this region a haven for entrepreneurial action through the Business Acceleration System. The Business Acceleration System is dedicated to speeding the development of entrepreneurs by helping them acquire and apply the knowledge they need to grow their companies.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS


The Business Acceleration System is dedicated to speeding the development of entrepreneurs by helping them acquire and apply the knowledge they need to grow their companies.

The Business Acceleration System uses a multi-faceted approach that includes coaching, expert technical assistance, classroom learning, and web-based instruction to deliver the right content at the right time. Business Acceleration System clients are evaluated to determine development priorities and Business Acceleration System coaches help to design customized learning plans for each entrepreneur.
 
Q. WHO'S the Business Acceleration System FOR and how does it work?
Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A PART OF BUSINESS ACCELERATION SYSTEM?
Q. I'M READY, WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?