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
Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
Participants in this session will learn how to develop a lean business plan that serves as both a practical roadmap for launching and growing a business and a valuable tool for attracting potential investors and lenders.
Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan
Participants in this session will learn how to develop a lean business plan that serves as both a practical roadmap for launching and growing a business and a valuable tool for attracting potential investors and lenders. The workshop will cover the essential elements of a lean business plan, including defining your business strategy, identifying your target market, outlining your value proposition, and setting measurable goals.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Power Hour: Goal Setting for the Month of September
In this session participants will set clear, actionable goals for September, identify top priorities, and build a plan to stay on track, whether they’re scaling a business or working toward a specific milestone.
Power Hour: Goal Setting for the Month of September
In this session participants will set clear, actionable goals for September, identify top priorities, and build a plan to stay on track, whether they’re scaling a business or working toward a specific milestone. The collaborative format is designed to build accountability alongside momentum.
Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
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