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
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners and entrepreneurs. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal matters their business may be facing.
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
This clinic is for aspiring or existing small business owners and entrepreneurs. Attendees will meet one-on-one with attorneys for brief advice on any legal matters their business may be facing. Please sign up by Wednesday, December 3rd by 5pm
Presented by: DC Bar Pro Bono Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
When the Numbers and the Memories Hurt: Navigating Grief, Loss, and Transition in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship comes with wins, but it also comes with wounds. During the holiday season, many leaders silently hold the weight of personal grief while also grieving the unexpected transitions that happen in business, whether that’s lost revenue, shrinking teams, or doors that closed before you were ready.
When the Numbers and the Memories Hurt: Navigating Grief, Loss, and Transition in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship comes with wins, but it also comes with wounds. During the holiday season, many leaders silently hold the weight of personal grief while also grieving the unexpected transitions that happen in business, whether that’s lost revenue, shrinking teams, or doors that closed before you were ready. This webinar reflective and restorative session designed to help entrepreneurs name what they’re carrying, honor the reality of their losses, and create space for healing.
Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Running a Small Business in the Age of AI: Legal Risks and Responsible Practices
This webinar will demystify AI for small business owners by focusing on what you need to know to stay protected and compliant.
Running a Small Business in the Age of AI: Legal Risks and Responsible Practices
This webinar will demystify AI for small business owners by focusing on what you need to know to stay protected and compliant. We’ll cover the legal landscape, from intellectual property (IP) ownership and infringement risks to data privacy obligations and transparency requirements.
Presented by: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business
In this workshop you will learn the 5 C’s of E-mail marketing basics, how to create a content calendar with a complimentary digital version sent to all students, how to pick the E-Mail platform right for your business, and more.
E-Mail Marketing Essentials For Business
In this workshop you will learn the 5 C’s of E-mail marketing basics, how to create a content calendar with a complimentary digital version sent to all students, how to pick the E-Mail platform right for your business, and more.
Presented by: SCORE
Location: Virtual
Cost: $10