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Big D is business friendly!

Dallas has a great reputation as a “business friendly” city (see: https://fitsmallbusiness.com/most-entrepreneurial-cities/ ; https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/02/26/see-where-dfw-ranks-among-the-countrys-most.html ; and https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2018/04/dallas-mayor-mike-rawlings-startups-are-setting-the-tone-for-the-city/ ). And rightly so. It is easy to start a business in the City of Dallas. How easy? Here’s a list of permits required by the city to start your business: That’s right; unless...

April 19, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedRead more...

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? When it comes to naming your business, the better question might be “what’s not in the name?” After all, the company we know as Apple is Apple. Not Apple Computers. Not Steve Jobs’ Apple. Microsoft? Again, just Microsoft: not Bill Gates’ Microsoft. Many other companies follow...

April 9, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedadvice, brand name, branding, build your brand, building a brand, business, business advice, business advise, business development, business entity, business goals, business organization, business plan, business planning, business problems, choice of entity, company name, concept, creating company prestige, Dallas Brain, DallasBrain, DBA's, Doing Business As, effective website, Entrepreneur, entrepreneur research, Entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, home business, home occupation, home-based, information, marketing, potential, sell from home, small business counseling, small business program, smart leaders, solutions, start-up companies, starting a business, starting a home business, starting a small business, startup, startups, Texas business, work from home, workplaceRead more...

Your Business, Your Responsibility?

You decide to start your own small business. You’ve done the necessary research, and answered these fundamental questions: What to name your business? What products or services will you offer? Who are your customers? Who are your competitors? Will the business be a sole proprietorship? You even created a business...

April 2, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedadvice, business advice, business entity, business goals, business insurance, Business Insurance Blunders, business model, business organization, business plan, business planning, business problems, business professionals, business questions, business sentiment, business solutions, business strategy, business structure, business tax responsibilities, choice of entity, compliance issues, DBA's, development, disaster, disaster planning, Doing Business As, emergency plan, Entrepreneur, entrepreneur research, entrepreneurship, financial troubles, Financing the Business, forecasting, funding, goals, hobby business, home business, home-based, information, Law, legal, legal aspects, management, micro-business, microbusiness, Minimizing Liability, money, relationships, sell from home, small business, small business coaching, small business research, smart leaders, sole proprietorship, solutions, starting a business, starting a home business, starting a small business, startup, startups, tax issues, tax obligations, tax responsibilites, Texas business, work from homeRead more...

Dallas: A Great Place to Start Small

Continue reading for a closer look as to why Dallas is a great place to launch your small business. Find resources for getting started by using the Dallas BRAIN's network of resource partners.

March 26, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedbusiness planning, community, community leaders, community leadership, Dallas Brain, Dallas business, dallas entrepreneur, Dallas entrepreneurship, Dallas StartupRead more...

Dallas Startup Week is Back!

Don't miss out on the 4th annual Dallas Startup Week from April 2nd through April 6th. This free, 5-day celebration of the entrepreneurial community will include panel discussions, networking events, mentoring opportunities and more.

March 19, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedbuilding relationships, Capital One, community, community leaders, community leadership, Dallas business, Dallas development, dallas entrepreneur, Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Dallas entrepreneurship, Dallas Startup, DEC, entrepreneurial ecosystem, networkingRead more...

What is Your Best Price?

Confused about what price to mark you product? It is a common mistake for small business owners to under-price their goods and services. Continue reading for resources to help you choose an appropriate pricing model for your small business.

March 12, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedawareness, Price model, product, sales, service, small business, small business researchRead more...

What about Franchising?

Interested in franchising? Continue reading for basic information and resources about owning your own franchise.

March 5, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedbusiness organization, business planning, business questions, franchiseRead more...

How Microlending Can Help You Start A Business

Have you heard about microlending? Learn more information about what it is, and if your small business could benefit from it.

February 26, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedbusiness planning, microlending, prepare a loan package, preparing a loan package, small business research, Texas businessRead more...

Benefits for the Self Employed Entrepreneur

Thinking about a benefits package for yourself? Learn about some of the options available to you as a self-employed entrepreneur with no employees.

February 19, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedbusiness advice, business planning, Healthcare, small business supportRead more...

Employee Benefits for the Small Business Owner

Continue reading for basic information about what to consider as benefits for your small business employees. Choosing a strong benefit package will attract more and potentially better qualified employees to work for you.

February 12, 2018By SourceLink AdminUncategorizedAffordable Healthcare Act, employee retention, engaged employees, Healthcare, Healthcare Reform, Hiring and Firing Practices, Insurance Trends, workplaceRead more...