DC SMALL BIZ HELP

A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.

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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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DC SMALL BIZ HELP

Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
September 15, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Unlocking Cash In Operations

Learn how to set realistic financial goals, create a budget that works for you, and build a consistent savings plan.

September 15, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Unlocking Cash In Operations

Learn how to set realistic financial goals, create a budget that works for you, and build a consistent savings plan. This session will cover practical strategies for managing your money, tracking expenses, and making progress toward your short- and long-term financial goals.

Presented By: Chase

Location: 2728 Marion Barry Ave

Cost: Free

September 15, 2026
2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Basic Business License Diagnostic

Learn the steps to legally start and operate a business in Washington, DC.

September 15, 2026
2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Basic Business License Diagnostic

Learn the steps to legally start and operate a business in Washington, DC. This in-person session will provide guidance on registering your business, applying for the appropriate business license, and understanding the requirements you need to complete along the way.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1401 Columbia Rd NW

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

September 16, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Hiring Your First Employee

Join us for a webinar that walks small business owners through what it really means to become an employer in New York, and how to do it right from day one.

September 16, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Hiring Your First Employee

Join us for a webinar hosted by Start Small Think Big in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP that walks small business owners through what it really means to become an employer in New York, and how to do it right from day one.

 

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free