DC SMALL BIZ HELP

A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.

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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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DC SMALL BIZ HELP

Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
January 06, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

Join this webinar to learn practical, real-world strategies for managing your own bookkeeping with confidence.

January 06, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

This session is specifically designed for nonprofits and small businesses in our network who want practical, actionable wins with using and applying AI to their work.

Presented by: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

January 20, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Network to Thrive: Building the Relationships That Sustain Your Small Business

This session is designed specifically for DC-area small business owners and nonprofit leaders navigating today’s challenging funding and contracting environment.

January 20, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Network to Thrive: Building the Relationships That Sustain Your Small Business

This session is designed specifically for DC-area small business owners and nonprofit leaders navigating today’s challenging funding and contracting environment. We’ll explore how to move from transactional networking to building meaningful, resilient relationships that create opportunity, collaboration, and long-term business stability.

Presented by:DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

January 27, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Project Management Foundational Concepts for Small Businesses

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has established guidelines and strategies for how projects should be managed in Federal Government.

January 27, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Project Management Foundational Concepts for Small Businesses

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has established guidelines and strategies for how projects should be managed in Federal Government. While your small business may not have Government Contracts at this time, it is still imperative that you learn techniques and strategies designed to implement growth and strength at every level of your business.

Presented by: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free