Author: Jessica Rosgaard

We remain optimistic that the business will return to a much more profitable place, but as for the balance of 2021, I think the best we can hope for is that it remains flat. Lee Jackson, CEO of Jackson Offshore…

We are actually looking at a pretty significant investment in our robotic disinfection fleet. - Eli Smith, COO of West Jefferson Medical Center COVID-19 has challenged healthcare providers on multiple fronts, including figuring out how to treat the virus, how…

We’re actually in growth mode, where back in March I wouldn’t have said that. Kristian Sonnier, VP of communications and business development, Ryan Gootee General Contractors After a tough couple of months, the real estate and construction industries appear to…

As Louisiana experiences various phases of reopening, the dining and entertainment industries are having to rethink how they do business. Part of the survival plan for the industry is learning how to shift…

In any given week we had 40 mediations scheduled. We probably lost half of those due to just sheer panic. Robert Burns Jr., managing partner at Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions COVID-19 has forced businesses across the board to find new…

Good mental health is always important, but during COVID-19 it’s been a particularly hot topic as most people have had their employment situation change — either losing employment or transitioning to a work-from-home environment. The latter situation has forced managers…

MARKET  VOLATILITY, SKYROCKETING unemployment and uncertainty about how long businesses will be shuttered have many individuals and business owners wondering how to manage their financial security. “Right now, most every business that I know of is in crisis mode, trying…

According to a 2019 survey by WalletHub that looked at 17 key metrics, Louisiana ranks last for financial literacy. What is financial literacy? It’s everything from understanding the difference between a credit card and a debit card, to retirement and…

Southeast Louisiana is home to a number of colleges and universities that have been in operation for a century — or longer. These institutions of higher education boast a rich history and deep traditions. But while time-honored traditions may not…

If you have an active 401(k) with your company, you’ve probably been contributing money from every paycheck. And because the money is taken out as an automatic deduction you may not have thought about it in some time, but financial…

Photo courtesy American Queen Steamboat Company   New Orleans’ cruise industry has exploded in the past 10 years. Between the huge ocean…

As technology rapidly changes the way we live and work, there’s a conversation taking place in education about preparing the workforce of the future. How do schools teach the skills necessary for jobs that don’t yet exist? How can you…

A combination of commercial and residential real estate growth is transforming communities across Southeast Louisiana. Whether it’s a new option for affordable family living or the growth of a commercial corridor, these five neighborhoods are experiencing a rebirth. LAKEVIEW Fourteen…

We’ve all heard the phrase, “There’s an app for that.” But while there are currently over 2.2 million apps available for iOS and 2.6 million for Android, that doesn’t mean there’s an app for everything. Biz New Orleans caught up…

Hourly billing has traditionally been the most common way lawyers charge for their time and expertise. That hourly rate is often broken down into partial hours — as little as six minutes — to charge for a task like answering…

  As the calendar creeps toward the start of summer, most people are thinking about graduations and vacation. But June is actually a great time to plan your company’s holiday event. The No. 1 reason to book your holiday party…

  When shopping for a t-shirt or pair of pants, what’s designed for a man might not fit properly on a woman. It’s the same when it comes to financial fitness. But why is that? Why do women need to…

  We’re living in an age of do-it-yourself. Thanks to the internet, instead of hiring a travel agent or a tax preparer, you can book your own trip and file your own tax returns with the click of a mouse.…

  Policies during the first two years of the Trump administration have been a mixed bag when it comes to the banking and finance industries. While low unemployment and GDP growth have signaled a strong economy, they have also led…

As New Orleans celebrates its tricentennial, the city is both honoring its architectural past and embracing the future with contemporary designs that coexist with the unique architecture for which the city is known. “In the New Orleans market, we’re seeing…

With courts across the country ruling in support of discrimination claims based on sexual orientation — and New Orleans already prohibiting discrimination — what can your business do to make sure you’re not faced with a lawsuit?

Booking holiday events now allows companies to reap an array of benefits.

Solar power generated $154 billion in economic activity in the United States in 2016, employing 370,000 people directly or indirectly nationwide. Thanks to a 68 percent growth over the past decade — driven by tax incentives and prices that have…

The United States is facing a major teacher shortage — particularly in urban areas, including New Orleans. According to a report by the Alliance for Excellent Education, 40 to 50 percent of new teachers leave the profession after five years.…