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 Accelerator Cohort
The AI Accelerator helps small businesses apply AI to real business challenges. Whether you’re looking to improve marketing, strengthen customer relationships, streamline operations or use data more effectively, the program will help you identify opportunities and build a plan for action.
AI Accelerator Cohort
The AI Accelerator helps small businesses apply AI to real business challenges. Whether you’re looking to improve marketing, strengthen customer relationships, streamline operations or use data more effectively, the program will help you identify opportunities and build a plan for action.
Presented By: Verizon Wireless
Location: Virtual
Cost Free
Wealth & Wellness – Financial Transformation Program
Applications officially open Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for this nine-part financial wellness program designed to help you build confidence and take greater control of your finances. Through guided sessions, you’ll explore the mindset and beliefs shaping your financial reality while strengthening your knowledge of budgeting, saving, credit, and debt
Wealth & Wellness – Financial Transformation Program
Applications officially open Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for this nine-part financial wellness program designed to help you build confidence and take greater control of your finances. Through guided sessions, you’ll explore the mindset and beliefs shaping your financial reality while strengthening your knowledge of budgeting, saving, credit, and debt. You’ll also develop practical tools, sustainable financial habits, and a six-month money strategy alongside a supportive community of participants working toward their financial goals.
Apply By: August 21
Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Cost: Free
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
Participants in this session will explore whether franchising is the right growth strategy for their business. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of the franchise business model, the benefits and considerations of expanding through franchising, and what it takes to prepare a successful business for franchise growth.
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
Participants in this session will explore whether franchising is the right growth strategy for their business. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of the franchise business model, the benefits and considerations of expanding through franchising, and what it takes to prepare a successful business for franchise growth. Attendees will gain practical insights to help determine if franchising aligns with their long-term business goals.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Lock It Down: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
This workshop will provide an overview of cyberattacks, Phishing, Smishing and vishing, social engineering, business email compromise, ransomware, and tips for tougher cybersecurity
Lock It Down: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
This workshop will provide an overview of cyberattacks, Phishing, Smishing and vishing, social engineering, business email compromise, ransomware, and tips for tougher cybersecurity
Presented By: Chase
Location: 2728 Marion Barry Ave
Cost: Free