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!
November 03, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Keeping Your Business SAFE

This workshop, will arm you with the information you need to protect your business and keep your identity SAFE from fraud and scams.

November 03, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Keeping Your Business SAFE

This workshop, will arm you with the information you need to protect your business and keep your identity SAFE from fraud and scams. You’ll learn about the evolution of fraud, common scam tactics, and how to defend your business from financial criminals.

Presented By: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn Your Email List Into a Revenue Engine With Segmentation

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put email segmentation to work for your business and get more value from your existing subscriber list.

November 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn Your Email List Into a Revenue Engine With Segmentation

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put email segmentation to work for your business and get more value from your existing subscriber list. Also learn how to make better use of customer information, create a more targeted approach to email marketing, and take the first steps toward improving your email results.

Presented By: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Get Your Books Together: Bookkeeping, Quickbooks & Better Financial Habits by Year-End

This interactive workshop introduces small business owners to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and financial record keeping.

November 04, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Get Your Books Together: Bookkeeping, Quickbooks & Better Financial Habits by Year-End

This interactive workshop introduces small business owners to the fundamentals of bookkeeping and financial record keeping.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free