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
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs
This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs
This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp
This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp
This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
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
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