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
AI and the Future of Work: What Business Owners Need to Know
Join for an insightful webinar on how AI is transforming the workplace and what business owners need to understand now to prepare for what’s ahead.
AI and the Future of Work: What Business Owners Need to Know
Join for an insightful webinar on how AI is transforming the workplace and what business owners need to understand now to prepare for what’s ahead. This session explains what AI really is, how it is changing jobs and labor markets, what these changes could mean for your market, company, employees and customers, and what you can do now to prepare for the future of work.
Presented By: Score
Location: Virtual
Cost: $15
Intro to VA Government Contracting
Join us for an informative webinar designed for small businesses looking to break into or expand within state contracting.
Intro to VA Government Contracting
Join us for an informative webinar designed for small businesses looking to break into or expand within state contracting. Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spends over $6 billion on goods and services—learn how your business can tap into these opportunities. This session will walk you through how to do business with the state, navigate Virginia’s procurement system, and understand the value of SWaM certification
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: 1207 H St NE
Cost: Free
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder
This workshop will explore how small businesses can use automation and digital tools to streamline repetitive day-to-day tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder
This workshop will explore how small businesses can use automation and digital tools to streamline repetitive day-to-day tasks and improve operational efficiency. Participants will learn strategies for managing common activities such as responding to customer inquiries, creating social media content, following up with leads, and organizing recurring workflows.
Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Certified Up Expert Open Hours
Join this session to strategize, ask questions, and refine your business certification plan with expert guidance.
Certified Up Expert Open Hours
Join this session to strategize, ask questions, and refine your business certification plan with expert guidance. This Ask-Me-Anything session will provide small businesses with an opportunity to ask questions about business certifications and learn how certifications may support relationship-building, business development conversations, and access to new opportunities
Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free