Tag - small business program

City of Dallas Vendor Registration

To become a vendor with the City of Dallas, please register on https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com and add commodity codes to your account so you are notified when a new opportunity is available. Here is a link to find the codes that match your company https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/commbook/indexSearch. Once you have been awarded a contract with the city,...

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...

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.

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.

Making it at the Library

Visit your closest Dallas Public Library Branch for information about how to use databases for your small business, or come to a seminar at Technology Wednesday in the Preston Royal Branch Library at 5626 Royal Lane for the opportunity to learn and ask questions about some of the most used...

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.

Mentoring for Your Dallas Small Business

Do you have business ideas you want to ask someone about? Not sure who you can turn to for startup advice in Dallas? Maybe a business mentor would benefit you! Continue reading to learn about business mentorship and how to choose a the right mentor.