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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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Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
September 15, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
How to Use Google Workspace with Gemini as Your AI-Powered Productivity Partner

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use Google Workspace with Gemini to handle everyday tasks more efficiently. We will demonstrate how Gemini connects apps across your workspace, allowing you to work seamlessly between tools.

September 15, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
How to Use Google Workspace with Gemini as Your AI-Powered Productivity Partner

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use Google Workspace with Gemini to handle everyday tasks more efficiently. We will demonstrate how Gemini connects apps across your workspace, allowing you to work seamlessly between tools.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 15, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Franchising Trends, Opportunity, and Obstacles

In this webinar learn how the pandemic, tariffs, rising costs, climate change, and AI changed the game, who are today’s customers, and what new problems are franchises solving, and more.

September 15, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Franchising Trends, Opportunity, and Obstacles

In this webinar learn how the pandemic, tariffs, rising costs, climate change, and AI changed the game, who are today’s customers, and what new problems are franchises solving, and more.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 15, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I

In part one of a two-part masterclass series designed for entrepreneurs interested in growing their businesses through franchising. Participants will explore why franchising remains a proven growth strategy.

September 15, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I

In part one of a two-part masterclass series designed for entrepreneurs interested in growing their businesses through franchising. Participants will explore why franchising remains a proven growth strategy, why many business owners choose the franchise model, and the key benefits of franchising a business.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 15, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business

Join for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships.

September 15, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business

Join Start Small Think Big for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships. In this session, you’ll gain valuable insights into: Identify the major business entity types, compare pass-through taxation versus corporate double taxation and explain how each affects a business owner’s personal tax liability, and recognizing the signals that indicate it’s time to reconsider or change entity structure as a business grows

 

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free