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
Brand Protection and Trademark 101: Legal Basics for Small Businesses
This session goes to what trademarks can protect names, logos, and taglines for your business
Brand Protection and Trademark 101: Legal Basics for Small Businesses
This session goes to what trademarks can protect (names, logos, taglines), how to think about distinctiveness, and practical strategies to reduce the risk of misuse as you grow—so your identity in the marketplace stays clearly yours.
Presented by: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
This dynamic webinar will guide you through building a marketing roadmap that sets your business up for success.
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan
This dynamic webinar will guide you through building a marketing roadmap that sets your business up for success. Learn how to identify your ideal clients, create a compelling value proposition, conduct competitor analysis, and implement strategic pricing that drives profits. This session, provides actionable insights to help you confidently begin drafting your marketing plan.
Presented by: SCORE
Location: Virtual
Cost: $10
Intro to Bookkeeping for Childcare Businesses
This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow.
Intro to Bookkeeping for Childcare Businesses
This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow—so you can feel more confident in your numbers and make clearer day-to-day decisions.
Presented by: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Innovations In Capital
This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow.
Innovations In Capital
This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow—so you can feel more confident in your numbers and make clearer day-to-day decisions.
Presented by: Recast City
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free