small businesses

Building Up Denton’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Building Up Denton’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Denton has a unique mix of entrepreneurs: those who are the founders of scale-able, high-growth startups, seeking employees every so often to meet the needs of their growing company; and those who are business owners who nurture and sustain small businesses that contribute to the richness of the town and fulfill needs in the community. Stoke is here to empower and support them.

Why People Choose to Live, Work, and Play in Denton

Why People Choose to Live, Work, and Play in Denton

People choose to live in Denton for advantages like lower cost of living, the unique contributions that higher education institutions offer the community, the vibrant culture and family friendliness; all factors that make it a prime spot for remote workers and people who can choose where they work from or who are deciding where to set up shop. 

Business Planning: Ask Questions & Take Notes

Business Planning: Ask Questions & Take Notes

We’re continuing our elaboration on 5 Tips For Starting a Business in Denton (linked) with the next blog in the series, Ask Questions & Take Notes. This step will also help you with writing your business plan, whether that’s a lean startup version or a traditional business plan.

Recap + Recording: Financial Preparedness For Small Businesses

Recap + Recording: Financial Preparedness For Small Businesses

Thank you to the panelists and attendees present for the Financial Preparedness For Small Businesses panel on March 27th, hosted by Stoke, moderated by our new hospitality & events coordinator, Mari Austin, and enriched by the questions from the community.

Shop Small & Make A Big Impact

Shop Small & Make A Big Impact

During this season of gratitude, giving, and coming together with family, friends, and neighbors, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the small business community in Denton and how shopping small really helps communities thrive. 

Top Traits and Behaviors of Entrepreneurs

Top Traits and Behaviors of Entrepreneurs

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Is there such a thing as “entrepreneurial spirit”? In this blog, we explore the entrepreneur archetype, detail common traits and behaviors of entrepreneurs, and share information on local entrepreneurs and startups in Denton.

Lunch + Learn Preview: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network

Lunch + Learn Preview: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network

Protecting your data and your clients’ data helps you maintain your reputation and avoid losing time, money, and trust. For individuals and for business owners, understanding cyber security can help you prevent data breaches and theft. Read a preview blog for Stoke’s May Lunch + Learn: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network.

Who Works At A Coworking Space?

Who Works At A Coworking Space?

Coworking spaces bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds who are working for themselves, on a remote or small team, or starting their own business. Members in coworking spaces can offer their expertise, insight or resource recommendations during planned social events or organically, during a coffee break or over lunch.

Showcasing Local Startups in Denton

Showcasing Local Startups in Denton

Learn about the tech and startup community in downtown Denton with a guided tour of their office space and brief informative sessions with the companies during the Denton Startup Crawl on Thursday, November 1st from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Don't Track Me Bro: An Introduction to GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union has global effects on how we collect, process, and utilize data for marketing and business applications. This presentation will cover what GDPR is, how it affects us, and how it helps you become a more ethical business when handling personal data.