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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Business Support Organizations
DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Basic Business License
During this in-person session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance in navigating the regulatory process
Basic Business License
During this in-person session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance in navigating the regulatory process. You will gain in-depth knowledge about registering with corporations (e.g., Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profits, etc.) and the basic steps for obtaining a business license, as well as building permit/certificate of occupancy guidance.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: 1401 Columbia Rd NW
Cost: Free
Financial Health Coaching for Impact
This workshop will help participants better understand how to define and communicate their unique business identity, identify and reach target customers, maximize online platforms and digital spaces, analyze performance and engagement, and make strategic adjustments to improve visibility and impact.
Financial Health Coaching for Impact
This workshop will help participants better understand how to define and communicate their unique business identity, identify and reach target customers, maximize online platforms and digital spaces, analyze performance and engagement, and make strategic adjustments to improve visibility and impact.
Presented By: Chase
Location: Union Market Chase Branch, 550 Morse Street NE
Cost: Free
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
This program is designed to move founder from capital curiosity to capital readiness through direct engagement.
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
This program is designed to move founder from capital curiosity to capital readiness through direct engagement. Founders will gain practical insight into how to prepare for funding by strengthening the core financial and strategic components required by lenders. The experience supports technical readiness and prepares relationship-based engagement.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Steps to Obtaining a Business License
During this phone call session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process to learn the basic steps of obtaining a business license
Steps to Obtaining a Business License
During this phone call session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process to learn the basic steps of obtaining a business license. For this series there are multiple session slots available during the the allotted time.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free