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Are you dragging your feet on 2018's New Year's resolution to start your small business? Continue reading for inspiration and information to keep your goals afloat.

Prepare yourself for entrepreneurship. Continue reading to understand how to evaluate your own skills as well as resources for helping you develop those skills that will help you launch your business.

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.

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.

Is there a demand for your product? Who is your ideal customer? How much do people in your area spend on similar products? These are all questions about market research. Answering these questions and others can help you determine realistic goals and reduce business risk prior to launching your small business.

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.

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 on the surround community’s demographics.

Understand ways to improve your start-up by learning from prominent African American business leaders, and how the past influences the business community today.