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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Business Support Organizations
DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic for Small Businesses & Nonprofits
This free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic provides small businesses and nonprofits with guidance on a variety of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing.
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic for Small Businesses & Nonprofits
This free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic provides small businesses and nonprofits with guidance on a variety of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing.
Presented By: DC Bar Pro Bono Center
Location: 12th St & K St
* Details will be shared with confirmed registrants
Cost: Free
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital
Join for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital
Join for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.
Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center
Location: 2879 Clarendon Blvd
Cost: Free
Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding
In this session, you’ll learn how business credit works, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile.
Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding
In this session, you’ll learn how business credit works, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile. Participants will explore the key factors that influence business credit, common mistakes that can hurt creditworthiness, and strategies for building a strong credit history over time.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Create a Pitch Deck for Funding Opportunities
A session focused on helping small business owners develop a compelling financing pitch deck and strengthen their readiness for funding opportunities. The session will cover key components of an investor-ready pitch deck and provide practical strategies for presenting a strong business case to potential investors and lenders.
Create a Pitch Deck for Funding Opportunities
A session focused on helping small business owners develop a compelling financing pitch deck and strengthen their readiness for funding opportunities. The session will cover key components of an investor-ready pitch deck and provide practical strategies for presenting a strong business case to potential investors and lenders.
Presented By: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Cost