The Small Business Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration met on June 29th at the Dallas Central Library with lenders and bankers to discuss how they can use the agency’s loan programs to increase lending in underserved communities. The City of Dallas Small Business Center and the U.S. Small Business...
The Encanto Market & Cocina Grand Opening held Saturday, February 12th is one of the true success stories of our Small Business Center’s Adaptive Reuse Program. The grand opening was a BIG hit with an adoring crowd of patrons there to support. This neighborhood general store is focused on providing...
The DEC aims to keep small businesses running through the pandemic. Attend virtual events, learn new skills or apply for funding that is available through the Covid-19 Small Business Relief Fund.
Applications for the Small Business Continuity Fund (SBCF) loan and grant program are now being accepted! Businesses can apply for either a $10,000 maximum grant or a $50,000 maximum loan.
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...
Understand the difference between venture capital and rewards-based, also called donation-based, crowdfunding. Learn where to find more information about crowdfunding here in Dallas and with your Dallas Public Library Card.
There are two models for crowdfunding; donation and equity. The donation models are the ones that most people have heard about, but the JOBS Act of 2012 has made equity or securities crowdfunding more accessible to entrepreneurs.
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.
Here are four common ways that small and micro-businesses find funding for starting up. Learn the basics about loans, grants, venture capital and angel investors or whether or not you should borrow money from your friends and family.
Our small business clients' success depends on the strong relationships with and among our resource partners.
