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
Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing.
Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package, including financial statements, cash flow, credit, business planning, and supporting documentation.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Target Retail 101
Discover strategies you can apply to your own retail journey in this virtual event hosted by Target Accelerators in partnership with the Target Supplier Engagement team.
Target Retail 101
Gain insight into developing an impactful line review deck. And hear from both founders and Target buyers on how they’ve built strong business relationships. Discover strategies you can apply to your own retail journey in this virtual event hosted by Target Accelerators in partnership with the Target Supplier Engagement team.
Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas
During this webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a way of describing your business idea into nine distinct fundamental business components using a visual process on one page.
Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas
During this webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a way of describing your business idea into nine distinct fundamental business components using a visual process on one page. Consider this step as the organization and documentation towards developing a solid business planning foundation.
Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Financial Strategy for Growth: Forecasting, Planning, and Cash Flow Optimization
Growing a business requires more than increasing sales. It requires a financial strategy that supports sustainable growth. In this workshop, participants will learn how to forecast revenue and expenses, develop realistic financial plans, and optimize cash flow to make informed business decisions.
Financial Strategy for Growth: Forecasting, Planning, and Cash Flow Optimization
In this workshop, participants will learn how to forecast revenue and expenses, develop realistic financial plans, and optimize cash flow to make informed business decisions. Through practical tools and real world examples, you will gain the skills to anticipate financial challenges, manage working capital, and build a roadmap for long term success.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free