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!
May 20, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Steps to Obtaining a Business License

During this phone call session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process to learn the basic steps of obtaining a business license

May 20, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Steps to Obtaining a Business License

During this phone call session, staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating through the regulatory process to learn the basic steps of obtaining a business license. For this series there are multiple session slots available during the the allotted time. 

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 20, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
AI for Small Businesses: Practical Tools, Use Cases, and What’s Next

Join us for a webinar, focused on helping small business owners understand and begin using artificial intelligence in practical, everyday ways.

May 20, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
AI for Small Businesses: Practical Tools, Use Cases, and What’s Next

Join us for a webinar, focused on helping small business owners understand and begin using artificial intelligence in practical, everyday ways.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 20, 2026
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

Learn to create a marketing roadmap: define your target audience, craft a value proposition, analyze competitors, and develop pricing strategies to drive profitability and business success.

May 20, 2026
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

Learn to create a marketing roadmap: define your target audience, craft a value proposition, analyze competitors, and develop pricing strategies to drive profitability and business success.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: $10

May 21, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Develop Realistic Sales Projections for Business Growth

This session is designed for small business owners looking to create reasonable, attainable sales projections.

May 21, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Develop Realistic Sales Projections for Business Growth

This session is designed for small business owners looking to create reasonable, attainable sales projections.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free