Tag - business problems

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...

Preparing for a Disaster

How vulnerable would your business be if a disaster were to occur? If your small business was to shut down for more than a few days, what impacts will it have on your day-to-day operations? What is your plan to protect the business and its employees before, during and after...

Keeping up with the Records

It is easy to rely on your intuition for when to make purchases and how to stock your inventory, but organized records will allow you to take calculated decisions for your small business in addition to assist you comply with regulations, tax preparation and show investors

It’s Time for Your Business Plan

Are you serious about that startup idea? Take the next step by creating your business planning one step at a time. A well researched business plan will be your best tool to starting off on a strong business foundation.

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...