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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Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 2
This webinar, Part 2 of a two-part series, is dedicated continuing the discussion to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you.
Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 2
This webinar, Part 2 of a two-part series, is dedicated continuing the discussion to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you. We will discuss SBA Certifications that could help you sell to federal agencies, as well as strategies and tactics on how you can position yourself and your business to get your first federal contracts.
Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Unlocking Opportunities with WACIF
Join this session that provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to gain insights, resources, and connections enabling your business to prosper.
Unlocking Opportunities with WACIF
Learn how WACIF supports entrepreneurs with education, advising, and lending—get the resources and capital to launch or grow your business. Join this session that provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to gain insights, resources, and connections enabling your business to prosper.
Presented by: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Business Insurance 101: Protect Your Small Business from Risk
In this session, you’ll learn how to spot common risks, understand key policy terms (and what’s really included), and what to do if you ever need to file a claim
Business Insurance 101: Protect Your Small Business from Risk
In this session, you’ll learn how to spot common risks, understand key policy terms (and what’s really included), and what to do if you ever need to file a claim
Presented by: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Find the Right Franchise for You. A Business Model for Success
This masterclass is designed to equip participants with the clarity, confidence, and strategic roadmap needed to explore franchising as a pathway to entrepreneurship. Often described as a “business in a box,” franchising offers a proven model for building a profitable business without reinventing operations, marketing, or infrastructure
Find the Right Franchise for You. A Business Model for Success
This masterclass is designed to equip participants with the clarity, confidence, and strategic roadmap needed to explore franchising as a pathway to entrepreneurship. Often described as a “business in a box,” franchising offers a proven model for building a profitable business without reinventing operations, marketing, or infrastructure. This engaging session will demystify the franchising process and help attendees assess whether it aligns with their goals, skills, and lifestyle.
Presented by: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free