DC SMALL BIZ HELP

A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.

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DCSmallBizHelp 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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Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
April 28, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools

This session is designed to equip business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively utilize modern management tools that drive growth and efficiency.

April 28, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools

This session is designed to equip business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively utilize modern management tools that drive growth and efficiency.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Workforce Planning & Cost-Effective Staffing

This session is designed to help leaders step back and rethink how their teams are structured—not through the lens of reduction, but through clarity, alignment, and intentional leadership.

April 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Workforce Planning & Cost-Effective Staffing

This session is designed to help leaders step back and rethink how their teams are structured—not through the lens of reduction, but through clarity, alignment, and intentional leadership.

Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Business Ownership — Insights & Information

The session offers a practical overview of ownership pathways and decision-making factors to support both aspiring and transitioning entrepreneurs.

April 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Business Ownership — Insights & Information

The session offers a practical overview of ownership pathways and decision-making factors to support both aspiring and transitioning entrepreneurs.

Presented by: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience

In this workshop you’ll learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile by crafting a headline that communicates your value proposition and writing a compelling summary focused on how you can solve problems for your prospects.

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience

In this workshop you’ll learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile by crafting a headline that communicates your value proposition and writing a compelling summary focused on how you can solve problems for your prospects.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free