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
Unlocking Cash In Operations
Learn how to set realistic financial goals, create a budget that works for you, and build a consistent savings plan.
Unlocking Cash In Operations
Learn how to set realistic financial goals, create a budget that works for you, and build a consistent savings plan. This session will cover practical strategies for managing your money, tracking expenses, and making progress toward your short- and long-term financial goals.
Presented By: Chase
Location: 2728 Marion Barry Ave
Cost: Free
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business
Join for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships.
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business
Join Start Small Think Big for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships. In this session, you’ll gain valuable insights into: Identify the major business entity types, compare pass-through taxation versus corporate double taxation and explain how each affects a business owner’s personal tax liability, and recognizing the signals that indicate it’s time to reconsider or change entity structure as a business grows
Presented By: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Basic Business License Diagnostic
Learn the steps to legally start and operate a business in Washington, DC.
Basic Business License Diagnostic
Learn the steps to legally start and operate a business in Washington, DC. This in-person session will provide guidance on registering your business, applying for the appropriate business license, and understanding the requirements you need to complete along the way.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: 1401 Columbia Rd NW
Cost: Free
Procurement Ready: What to Have in Place Before Pursuing Bigger Contracts
In this session learn what buyers and procurement officers actually look for, the documentation and certifications you should have in place, and how to honestly assess whether your business is ready.
Procurement Ready: What to Have in Place Before Pursuing Bigger Contracts
In this session learn what buyers and procurement officers actually look for, the documentation and certifications you should have in place, and how to honestly assess whether your business is ready. You will leave knowing exactly where you stand and what to do next so you can pursue bigger opportunities with confidence instead of guesswork.
Presented By: Accion Opportunity Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free