Effective Research for Your Business Planning

There are many information resources to help you start a successful Dallas business.

Regulations, Permits and Taxes

The City of Dallas publishes:

• A Small Business Quick Reference Guide with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements for doing business in Dallas
• A guide to the land use, development and construction permit process in Dallas

The State of Texas has a seven step startup process on its website:

The U.S. Small Business Administration publishes a resource guide for Dallas area entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Local Research Resources

• Dallas Public Library small business research resources
• The City of Dallas demographic and business reports
• The North Central Texas Council of Governments demographic and job statistics

Public Data and Statistics

Data for market and industry conditions in Dallas, Texas and across the country.

• Business and industry information: Census Bureau Business Statistics
• Population and demographics: Census Bureau Demographics
  
• Economic output, income, consumer spending, corporate profits and international trade: Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Wages, inflation, employment and unemployment data: Bureau of Labor Statistics