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
Building A Strong Business Foundation
This course will help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their motivation for starting a business, assess whether their idea is viable in the marketplace, and understand what it takes to succeed as a business owner.
Building A Strong Business Foundation
This course will help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their motivation for starting a business, assess whether their idea is viable in the marketplace, and understand what it takes to succeed as a business owner. Participants will also examine options for covering startup expenses and learn how the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) can support them throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: $25
Your brand story: How to Build a Business People Remember
In this session participants will learn how to define and articulate your brand’s core story to connect with your target audience, develop foundational positioning strategies for product and service businesses, and more.
Your brand story: How to Build a Business People Remember
In this session participants will learn how to define and articulate your brand’s core story to connect with your target audience, develop foundational positioning strategies for product and service businesses, and more.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility
This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation.
PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility
This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention into real business opportunities.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Creating Your Business Blueprint
This course will guide participants through defining the problem their business solves, identifying their target market and competitors, and developing a compelling unique selling proposition.
Creating Your Business Blueprint
This course will guide participants through defining the problem their business solves, identifying their target market and competitors, and developing a compelling unique selling proposition. Participants will also explore key financial and operational considerations and learn when their business may need a business plan or pitch deck.
Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: $25