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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.

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.

Confused about nonprofits? Learn about different business structures for nonprofit or for-profit businesses.

Should your business be structured as a nonprofit? Here are some other things you should consider prior to opening your business whether it is a for-profit with a social mission or a not-for-profit.

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.

Are you interested in improving your networking skills or expanding your network? Discover what you can do today with resources available to you at the Dallas Public Library and get connected to organizations whose mission it is to support small businesses through the Dallas B.R.A.I.N.

Are you overwhelmed by the seemingly endless road to entrepreneurship? Do you need to get organized for a well-planned launch? The Dallas B.R.A.I.N. invites you to gain the foothold your small business needs to get started on a direct path toward owning your own business.

Converting one-time holiday shoppers into loyal customers is what can make promotional events like Small Business Saturdays an enduring success. Connect with the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas B.R.A.I.N. to learn about the resources available to you to make your small business New Year's resolutions a reality!