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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Franchising 101 – Start Your Business through a Franchise
Join this webinar to learn about the pros and cons of starting a business through a franchise
Franchising 101 – Start Your Business through a Franchise
Join this webinar to learn about the pros and cons of starting a business through a franchise, how and when to begin researching franchise opportunities, how to find the right franchise for you as a business owner and an investor, and what financing options may be available.
Presented by: SCORE
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 1
This webinar, Part 1 of a two-part series, is dedicated to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you.
Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 1
This webinar, Part 1 of a two-part series, is dedicated to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you.
Presented by: Department Of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Surviving Tax Season as a Small Business Owner
This interactive tax preparation workshop helps small business owners approach tax season with clarity, confidence, and practical guidance.
Surviving Tax Season as a Small Business Owner
This interactive tax preparation workshop helps small business owners approach tax season with clarity, confidence, and practical guidance. Instead of diving into tax code complexity, the session focuses on tax readiness, organization, and informed decision-making, equipping business owners to stay on track and focus on what matters most.
Presented by: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Davis Bacon Compliance Training
This training will help property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and nonprofits understand Davis-Bacon compliance requirements for federally funded housing and development projects.
Davis Bacon Compliance Training
This training will help property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and nonprofits understand Davis-Bacon compliance requirements for federally funded housing and development projects. Participants will learn when prevailing wage rules apply, what documentation and payroll reporting are required, and how monitoring and enforcement processes work. The session is designed to provide clear, practical guidance to help organizations stay compliant and avoid costly delays or penalties.
Presented by: Department of Housing and Community Development
Location:1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Cost: Free