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
A Proven Strategy for Building Wealth & Legacy, Part II
Participants in this session will take a deeper dive into the franchise development process and learn what it takes to successfully transform an existing business into a franchise.
A Proven Strategy for Building Wealth & Legacy, Part II
Participants in this session will take a deeper dive into the franchise development process and learn what it takes to successfully transform an existing business into a franchise. The workshop will explore how to evaluate whether a business is ready for franchising, determine if franchising is the right growth strategy, and understand the key steps involved in building a scalable franchise model.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Business Foundations & Business Planning
Join DC BizCAP for a session on building strong business foundation focusing on compliance requirements, financial literacy and planning.
Business Foundations & Business Planning
Join DC BizCAP for a session on building strong business foundation focusing on compliance requirements, financial literacy and planning.
Presented By: Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Location: 1050 1st St NE
Cost: Free
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
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