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 your one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs… valuable resources, support organizations, lenders, events and trainings. DCSmallBizHelp is owned and maintained by the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) as part of their Small Business Ecosystem Building work.
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Business Support Organizations
Explore organizations that can help plan, start or grow your business.
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DC SMALL BIZ HELP
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What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research
In this session, you’ll discover what defines a successful entrepreneur, get insights from Founder Institutes’ Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles, and how to evaluate your potential as a startup founder.
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What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research
In this session, you’ll discover what defines a successful entrepreneur, get insights from Founder Institutes’ Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles, and how to evaluate your potential as a startup founder.
Presented by: The Founder Institute
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
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Business Bootcamp- Session 4: The Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta
This session will focus on the Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta – cash flow, balance sheet, & profit and loss statement. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental business terms, strategies for sustainable growth, networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and more.
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Business Bootcamp- Session 4: The Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta
This comprehensive 8 session Business Bootcamp Series is designed to cover essential topics for your growth and development. This session will focus on the Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta – cash flow, balance sheet, & profit and loss statement. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental business terms, strategies for sustainable growth, networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and more.
Presented by: Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
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YouTube Basics for Small Business Owners
This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to launch your YouTube channel. You will learn how to create a YouTube channel from scratch, optimize your channel to attract viewers, develop engaging video content that resonates with your audience, and upload and manage your videos effectively.
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YouTube Basics for Small Business Owners
This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to launch your YouTube channel. You will learn how to create a YouTube channel from scratch, optimize your channel to attract viewers, develop engaging video content that resonates with your audience, and upload and manage your videos effectively.
Presented by: Grow with Google & Ramona Foster, Social Media Expert
Location: Virtual
Cost: $99
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Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets
This one-day pilot program experience will give you an overview of the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program that explores new transportation markets and consider transportation career options.
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Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets
This one-day pilot program experience will give you an overview of the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program and will feature highlights of the six-month pilot program for small, disadvantaged businesses. The program is focused on integrating new technologies like AVs (Autonomous Vehicles), UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), and EVs (Electric Vehicles) into the transportation industry. Participants will explore new transportation markets and help them consider transportation career options upon graduation.
Presented by: U.S. Department of Transportation
Location:1200 New Jersey Avenue SE / Virtual
Cost: Free
Contact: p2e@dot.gov