Baton Rouge Business Report

Louisiana crude oil and natural gas production both saw year-over-year dips in October, according to newly released data from the Energy Information Administration. Crude oil production stood at 82,000 barrels per day in October, up 10.3%...

As unemployment claims are dropping around the nation, initial claims are also falling in Louisiana, according to the latest figures available from the Louisiana Workforce Commission.  Initial unemployment claims dropped more than 30% last week...

As mental health awareness continues to grow and mental health resources become more accessible, there is a growing expectation for business executives to support their employees’ mental health and wellness in the workplace. More than...

Lee Michael Berg has discovered the “secret sauce” to succession planning, at least for the jewelry business he founded some 46 years ago. Today, his three sons have sole ownership of Lee Michaels Fine...

It’s a company’s worst nightmare. Critical systems or customer data are suddenly inaccessible, held hostage by ransomware demanding cryptocurrency payments to unlock the paralyzed infrastructure. Seem unlikely? Think again, cybersecurity experts say. Profit-driven cybercriminals as...

Understanding how to best navigate economic uncertainty has become something of a prerequisite for sustainable success in business, and the topic is as relevant now as it has ever been. Fluctuating interest rates, labor shortages...