Tag - business planning

The Basics to Starting a Business: Where to Begin

Is there a simple step-by-step guide for starting a small business? Continue reading to learn about some ways to find the right steps you need to take depending on your small business.

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...

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...

Business Foundation Series

Join the Dallas B.R.A.I.N. for the Business Foundation Series every other Wednesday at 6 pm. This six-part series is great for anyone new to entrepreneurship. By the end of the series, you will be able to have constructive conversations with our partners about launching your very own small business.

Do your Market Research

Is there a demand for your product? Who is your ideal customer? How much do people in your area spend on similar products? These are all questions about market research. Answering these questions and others can help you determine realistic goals and reduce business risk prior to launching your small...

Business Foundation Workshop Series

Interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to start? Join the Dallas B.R.A.I.N.'s six part workshop series to understand business basics that will cover the following topics: proof of concept, market research, business plans, sales and marketing strategy, legal and financial statements as well as leadership development.