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DCSmallBizHelp 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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Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
September 29, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Bankruptcy and Restructuring 101 for Small Businesses

Join us for a new webinar that explores bankruptcy, restructuring, and business closure options for small businesses experiencing financial hardship.

September 29, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Bankruptcy and Restructuring 101 for Small Businesses

Join us for a new webinar that explores bankruptcy, restructuring, and business closure options for small businesses experiencing financial hardship. This webinar will provide a high-level look at restructuring, alternatives to bankruptcy, and important factors to consider when winding down a business.

 

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 29, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Introduction to Bookkeeping and Financial Statements

Join us for a session designed for small business owners looking to strengthen their financial foundation.

September 29, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Introduction to Bookkeeping and Financial Statements

Join us for a session designed for small business owners looking to strengthen their financial foundation. This webinar will equip you with bookkeeping essentials and provide an overview of the financial statements you will need to make informed business decisions.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 30, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Design Your Future: Your Business as a Strategic Asset

This session invites you to take a forward-looking approach to your business—designing it not just for today’s success, but as a strategic asset that creates future opportunity, flexibility, and choice.

September 30, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Design Your Future: Your Business as a Strategic Asset

This session invites you to take a forward-looking approach to your business—designing it not just for today’s success, but as a strategic asset that creates future opportunity, flexibility, and choice.

Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 30, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
From Idea to Income: Making Creative Partnerships Work

Learn how creative business owners work together to make decisions, divide responsibilities, manage disagreements, and balance creative goals with the needs of the business.

September 30, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
From Idea to Income: Making Creative Partnerships Work

Learn how creative business owners work together to make decisions, divide responsibilities, manage disagreements, and balance creative goals with the needs of the business. This session will share practical lessons for building successful collaborations, whether you are considering working with a partner or already have one.

Presented By: Accion Opportunity Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free