Tag - small business research

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...

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.

Sizing Up Your Market to Launch this New Year

Researching your industry is an all too often neglected part of starting a business. Continue reading for more information about where and how to effectively conduct market research if your New Year's resolution includes launching a business this year.

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...

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.

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...