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
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
The session is designed for business owners interested in scaling operations, expanding into new markets, and understanding the franchise business model.
Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I
The session is designed for business owners interested in scaling operations, expanding into new markets, and understanding the franchise business model.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Jargon Soup: Navigating Common Bookkeeping Terms
This workshop will introduce small business owners to common bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management terms frequently used in business operations and funding conversations.
Jargon Soup: Navigating Common Bookkeeping Terms
This workshop will introduce small business owners to common bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial management terms frequently used in business operations and funding conversations. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of concepts such as revenue, expenses, cash flow, profit, and cost categories, as well as where these terms appear in everyday business situations.
Presented By: Department of Small and Local Business Development
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
This experience is designed for growth-minded founders navigating early and growth-stage funding decisions who want practical clarity on how to prep for success when raising capital.
Preparing For Capital Through Readiness
This experience is designed for growth-minded founders navigating early and growth-stage funding decisions who want practical clarity on how to prep for success when raising capital.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
NotebookLM for Business: Your AI-Powered Research Partner
In this session, learn how to use NotebookLM, Google’s AI research and note-taking tool, to turn scattered information into clear business insights.