Tag - business planning

Urban Farming: New Take on an Old Business

Urban farms that supply locally produced food is a growing industry. If you have ever considered starting your small farm here in the Dallas area, continue reading to understand basic farm business information including local regulations, safety concerns and how to get started.

Business Research: Go where you want to be!

How do you decide where to build, rent or work? Will your business depend on foot traffic or online sales? With your Dallas Public Library card you can access online databases including Demographics Now that can help you analyze what areas you can target for your location or marketing based...

Home-Based Business Basics

A home occupation, as defined by the City of Dallas, is “an occupation that is incidental to the primary use of the premises as a residence and conducted on the residential premises by a resident of the premises.” Understand the fundamentals of what is and is not permitted for running...

Historical Context Reflects in Today’s Business Community

Understand ways to improve your start-up by learning from prominent African American business leaders, and how the past influences the business community today.

Bite-size Business Planning

A clear business plan will help organize your strategy and guide your business toward achieving milestones along the way. Get connected with informative resources through the Dallas Business Resource And Information Network or stop by the 5th floor of the Central Public Library for in person assistance.