Tag - business strategy

Step Right up to Your Business Pitch

Learn what type of pitch you need for what occasion, as well as where to find resources to develop your own pitch. Also, practice your pitch within the Dallas entrepreneurial community. Find opportunities with local partner organizations.

Visions, Missions and Goals–Oh My!

How do you define a Vision, Mission and Goal? Do you use them interchangeably? Learn the difference between these terms, and find resources to help you develop your small business' vision and mission statement.

Finding Your Customers, Knowing Your Customers

Are you intimidated by using data for business or marketing plan? Are you not sure how to get started with market research? The Office of Economic Development has relevant small business resources available to you.

Social Entrepreneurship: To for-profit, or not-for-profit, that is the question

Should your business be structured as a nonprofit? Here are some other things you should consider prior to opening your business whether it is a for-profit with a social mission or a not-for-profit.

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...

Supporting Small Businesses Year Round

Converting one-time holiday shoppers into loyal customers is what can make promotional events like Small Business Saturdays an enduring success. Connect with the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas B.R.A.I.N. to learn about the resources available to you to make your small business New Year's resolutions a reality!

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.