Business Startup Package
1. Be Prepared for Entrepreneurship
Be prepared before starting your own business: download the Preventure Worksheet to get started and use the Start-up Expenses worksheet to determine how much capital you’ll need before you start:
2. Do Your Research
Find resources to help you research your idea and plan your business today. Download the fact sheets:
3. Startup Checklist
Make sure you take the steps to legally operate a business in Dallas. This is a critical time to consult an attorney. You can also use the Business Registration, Tax and Regulations Checklist fact sheet to help you think through these issues.
4. Additional Help
Source Dallas has many partner agencies to help you build your business:
- Understanding Funding Options and developing a strategy to fund startups and operations.
- Choose a Mentor and find training to improve your business skills.
- Build your Network of peers, suppliers, and business leads.
- Search all partner resources with the Resource Navigator
