Tag - smart leaders

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...

Powerful Reads for Female Entrepreneurs

Find inspiration, guidance and the motivation to start, run and maintain your small business. Library staff weigh in on some of the best nonfiction reads for entrepreneurial women.

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.

StartUp Week Dallas 2017

April 3-7 is fast approaching. Don’t miss out on this year’s free five-day celebration for the startup community.