DC SMALL BIZ HELP
A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.
GET HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS NOWDCSmallBizHelp is the one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs looking for valuable resources, support organizations, lenders, events and trainings. DCSmallBizHelp is owned and maintained by The Coalition (formerly CNHED) as part of their Small Business Ecosystem Building work.
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DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Growth & Success
In this one-hour webinar, you will learn:why franchising is the growth strategy for entrepreneurs, especially during a global pandemic, the reasons for and benefits of franchising your business, and understanding if your business is “franchise-able”.
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Growth & Success
In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: why franchising is the growth strategy for entrepreneurs, especially during a global pandemic, the reasons for and benefits of franchising your business, and understanding if your business is “franchise-able”.
Presented by: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Windows of Opportunity: Opening Doors to Supplier Diversity-DC
Join us and answer the following: what is supplier diversity, how to navigate government contracting, and how to access corporate supplier diversity programs.
Windows of Opportunity: Opening Doors to Supplier Diversity-DC
Join us and answer the following: what is supplier diversity, how to navigate government contracting, and how to access corporate supplier diversity programs.
Presented by: Chase
Location: 2728 Marion Barry Ave SE
Cost: Free
Know Your SBA’s Capital Access Programs
In this seminar, learn the different types of Capital Access programs that the SBA has to offer. It is important to know these capital access options that are available to your business along its journey.
Know Your SBA’s Capital Access Programs
In this seminar, learn the different types of Capital Access programs that the SBA has to offer. It is important to know these capital access options that are available to your business along its journey. We will highlight debt, equity, and grant-like programs that the SBA offers.
Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: 2728 Marion Barry Ave SE
Cost: Free
2nd SESSION General Business License Bootcamp
The second session will delve into the specifics of applying for a General Business License.
2nd SESSION General Business License Bootcamp
The second session will delve into the specifics of applying for a General Business License. By the conclusion of this dual-part training, attendees who have submitted the requisite documentation and paid the applicable fees to obtain their General Business License.
Presented by: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: 3939 Benning Rd NE
Cost: Free