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CNHED Small Biz Help 

A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.

 

CNHED Small Biz Calendar

 

Amazon Black Business Accelerator

Set up a Professional selling account and certify your business as Black-owned to access a range of resources designed to support your success in Amazon’s store, including benefits worth up to $500.

 

CameraConnect DC

Metropolitan Police Department’s new community camera sharing program, gives residents, business owners, institutions, and others an additional way to help police solve crime in their neighborhood.

 

Chase Coaching for Business

Free business resources from Chase banking.

 

Connect2Capital Financial Education Center

Free on-demand resources and business essentials like developing a business plan, producing financial statements, or obtaining business credit. 

 

FSC First: Small Business Resources

Our expansion of services features portfolio management, loan servicing expertise, wealth management, financial education, a diverse range of financing programs and revolving loan funds.

 

Legal Compliance Resources 

Keep your business compliant with state and federal business laws. Your legal responsibilities will depend on your business and location.

Internal requirements

Comply before they buy

Ongoing state filing requirements

Ongoing federal filing requirements

Licenses, permits, and recertification

 

LISC Child Care Providers Guidebook

This playbook is intended to help business development organizations (BDO), community navigators, partners, stakeholders, and funders understand the child care industry, the ongoing challenges child care programs face today, and how to help providers become more stable and financially sustainable.

 

Score Mentor

SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.

 

US Black Chamber of Commerce

Free one-on-one financial counseling assistance.

 

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Free Business Counseling

USHCC business advisors are bilingual and waiting to help you start, grow, or scale your business. All services are free, and the program is open to the public.

 

VISA Small Business Hub

Visa has launched a resource hub with useful solutions for your small business – find tools, resources and advice to help you run and grow your business.