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!
November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Business Diagnostic Check-In Clinic

Attend this session to get help identifying the next steps to start or grow your business.

November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Business Diagnostic Check-In Clinic

Attend this session to get help identifying the next steps to start or grow your business. Review where you are in the process, ask questions, and receive guidance on how to move forward, whether you are developing an idea, preparing to open, or looking to expand.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1110 Oak Dr NW

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Business Contracts 101: Essentials for Beginners

In this workshop small business owners will walkaway with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate and understand the common legal issues found in small business contracts.

November 04, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Business Contracts 101: Essentials for Beginners

In this workshop small business owners will walkaway with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate and understand the common legal issues found in small business contracts.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

 

November 04, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Get Your Books Together: Bookkeeping, Quickbooks & Better Financial Habits by Year-End

This interactive workshop introduces small business owners to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and financial record keeping.

November 04, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Get Your Books Together: Bookkeeping, Quickbooks & Better Financial Habits by Year-End

This interactive workshop introduces small business owners to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and financial record keeping.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free