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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Explore organizations that can help plan, start or grow your business.
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DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
In this webinar, you’ll explore why the franchise business model is a proven and robust growth strategy, and why many entrepreneurs opt to franchise their businesses.
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
In this webinar, you’ll explore why the franchise business model is a proven and robust growth strategy, and why many entrepreneurs opt to franchise their businesses. This first part of the masterclass will cover the benefits of franchising and include a case study of a highly successful franchise brand.
Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Business Diagnostic Check – In Person
During this in-person session, you will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license.
Business Diagnostic Check – In Person
During this in-person session, you will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license.
Presented by: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Small Business Resource Center
Location: 1110 Oak Dr SE
Cost: Free
Identifying the Right Capital Source
Learn key factors in preparing for a commercial loan application that demonstrates your company’s financing readiness and strategic alignment.
Identifying the Right Capital Source
Learn key factors in preparing for a commercial loan application that demonstrates your company’s financing readiness and strategic alignment.
Presented by: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise
Learn how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise
Learn how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
Presented by: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Small Business Resource Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free