About Start Smart

Start Smart is a nationwide provider of training and consulting for corporate, government, and non-profit clients. Since 2005, our team has built an impeccable reputation for creating and delivering value for our clients by taking a holistic, strategic and analytical approach to addressing their training and consulting needs. 

​At Start Smart, our clients rely on our deep expertise, innovative thinking, and the combined capabilities of our exceptional people to help them build more competitive and higher-performing organizations. 

OUR Company at-a-glance

  • Award-winning training and consulting firm
  • Headquartered in New Orleans, LA
  • Offices in New Orleans, Shreveport, Chicago, and Washington, DC (New location opens in 2026) 

NAICS CODES

  • 611430/Professional and Management Development Training 
  • 541611/Administrative and General Management Consulting 
  • 561320/Professional and Administrative Staffing​

DBE & MBE CERTIFICATIONS

We are U.S. Department of Transportation DBE-certified in 14 states and MBE-certified nationally through the Southern Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. 

We are aware of the recent changes to the DOT's DBE certification program that may affect the status of our certification in certain jurisdictions. Contact us directly with any questions. 
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