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 Contract Basics Every Micro-Business Needs to Know
In this session, you will learn:essential contract terms every ecommerce business should have in place to protect themselves, refund and delivery policies you should have in place, basic terms of service that help limit liability, and practical ways to handle customer issues before they turn into bigger problems.
The Contract Basics Every Micro-Business Needs to Know
In this session, you will learn: essential contract terms every ecommerce business should have in place to protect themselves, refund and delivery policies you should have in place, basic terms of service that help limit liability, and practical ways to handle customer issues before they turn into bigger problems.
Presented By: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free
If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys at the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center.
Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free
If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys. At this clinic you can get information on business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other questions you may have related to small business legal issues.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: 1100 4th St SW
Cost: Free
AI As Business Infrastructure: AI That Thinks with You
This session covers strategic decision-making, research, and competitive intelligence. You’ll learn how to use AI to surface insights faster, evaluate opportunities with confidence, and stay ahead of market trends.
AI As Business Infrastructure: AI That Thinks with You
This session covers strategic decision-making, research, and competitive intelligence. You’ll learn how to use AI to surface insights faster, evaluate opportunities with confidence, and stay ahead of market trends.
Presented By: Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Application for The Flourish Collective Program
Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success.
Application for The Flourish Collective Program
Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success. The program integrates financial empowerment, business education, and targeted investment to help women food entrepreneurs launch and scale sustainable businesses.
Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free