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 your one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs… 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.
Business Support Organizations
DC SMALL BIZ HELP
ID Compliance Training
This course focuses on the prevention of underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education. Participants will learn how to identify acceptable and counterfeit photo identification, confiscation protocol, and the Sale to Minor program.
ID Compliance Training
This course focuses on the prevention of underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education. Participants will learn how to identify acceptable and counterfeit photo identification, the confiscation protocol, and the Sale to Minor program.
Presented by: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA)
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
ABC 101- Alcoholic Beverage License
This course introduces new and prospective licensees to key alcohol operator basics such as local laws, enforcement, and best practices.
ABC 101- Alcoholic Beverage License
This course introduces new and prospective licensees to key alcohol operator basics such as local laws, enforcement, and best practices.
Presented by: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA)
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Borrowing for Small Businesses
This session will help you understand your business’s financing options and put you in the best position to get the funding your business needs.
Borrowing for Small Businesses
This session will help you understand your business’s financing options and put you in the best position to get the funding your business needs. You’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.
Presented by: SCORE Washington DC
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
In this webinar, you’ll learn the lean business planning approach, which focuses on the most important aspects of a traditional business plan without unnecessary details.
Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
In this webinar, you’ll learn the lean business planning approach, which focuses on the most important aspects of a traditional business plan without unnecessary details. This session will guide you in using the lean business plan as an internal roadmap and a tool for attracting capital investment. Attendees should have completed the Business Foundation Series: Concept and Assessment session and have an existing or startup business in place.
Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free