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
The Capital Readiness Lab: Access to Capital Part 1
Attend this four-part workshop series to learn how to prepare for a business loan from lenders such as WACIF. Whether you’re exploring borrowing options or ready to apply, learn what lenders look for and how to get your business ready for the application process.
The Capital Readiness Lab: Access to Capital Part 1
Attend this four-part workshop series to learn how to prepare for a business loan from lenders such as WACIF. Whether you’re exploring borrowing options or ready to apply, learn what lenders look for and how to get your business ready for the application process.
Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Maryland FAMLI Is Here: What Employers Need to Know
Attend this session to learn how to prepare your business for Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program.
Maryland FAMLI Is Here: What Employers Need to Know
Attend this session to learn how to prepare your business for Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program. Topics include upcoming deadlines, costs for employers and employees, state and private insurance options, registration and reporting, and responsibilities for protecting employees’ jobs and health benefits during leave.
Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registering Your Business in the DMV: From Entity Selection to Trademarking
The webinar will cover state and local registration requirements, including when a business registered in one state may need to register as a foreign entity in another.
Registering Your Business in the DMV: From Entity Selection to Trademarking
The webinar will cover state and local registration requirements, including when a business registered in one state may need to register as a foreign entity in another. Participants will also learn about trademark considerations. These decisions can impact funding opportunities, legal protections, and the long-term foundation of their business.
Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Inside the Banker’s Mind: How Lenders Evaluate Your Business and What It Takes to Access Capital
This webinar will help business owners understand how lenders evaluate loan applications and make financing decisions.
Inside the Banker’s Mind: How Lenders Evaluate Your Business and What It Takes to Access Capital
This webinar will help business owners understand how lenders evaluate loan applications and make financing decisions. Participants will learn how banks assess revenue, profitability, cash flow, and other key financial indicators; what it means to be ready for capital; when to approach a lender; and how their business story, financial records, and advisory team can strengthen a loan request.
Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free