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Have a women-owned business and looking for funding? @TheDCWBC has a curated list of grant and funding opportunities for businesses of all types and sizes. Check out the list at dcwbc.org/grant-opportunitie….

Call all DC makers! Register for this great opportunity from @thisisMadeinDC to win up to $1,500 for your small business:

When getting started with e-commerce, it's important to choose the platform that best fits the needs of your business. Our E-Commerce Series will walk you through how to pick a perfect platform for your business and how to get started with online sales.

Looking to get a fresh influx of customers? Email marketing can help inspire past customers to buy again, and can help bring in new shoppers with special offers. Learn more great email marketing strategies when you sign up for Access Point!

Jumpstart your journey to faster hiring, better employee on-boarding, and increased employee retention. Join us for the Skills DC Business Summit on 9/14 to learn more about adopting inclusive, skills-based hiring practices. REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/45lgKXQ

Social media can help you reach new customers and build a strong online presence, but you have to know how to use it. Access Point will walk you through how to create and execute a social media strategy to help you grow and sustain your business.

Ready to learn how to hire in today's job market? Join @DistrictBridges for a free summit on 9/14 to learn about adopting skills-based hiring practices. Jumpstart your journey to faster hiring, better on-boarding, and increased retention. REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/45lgKXQ

Does your business' social media strategy include a target audience? Finding the right audience for your product lets you tailor your content to reach new customers. Learn how to identify your target audience, and how to make sure your content reaches them, with Access Point.

Register for the Skills DC Business Summit on 9/14 to learn how to adopt skills-based hiring practices. Learn how to use new tools & meet the DC agencies and partners who support businesses to build a stronger workforce ecosystem here in DC. Register ➡️ bit.ly/skillsdc2023

Whether you're a business owner leasing an existing space or considering your first brick-and-mortar location, we have the info to help you navigate the leasing process from beginning to end. Get started for free at AccessPointDC.com!

Marketing your new small business & not sure where to start? Set yourself apart from the competition is by telling the story of how your business went from dream to reality. Learn how with our "Marketing for Small Business" course. Get started at AccessPointDC.com!

Looking to get a fresh influx of customers? Email marketing can help inspire past customers to buy again, and can help bring in new shoppers with special offers. Learn more great email marketing strategies when you sign up for Access Point!

Great opportunity for funding for your DC small business!

Crowdfunding is a great way to raise capital, but where to start? The 'Access to Capital: Crowdfunding' episode of @WDCEP's DC Biz Chats series walks you through platforms, strategies, and lessons from business owners who have successfully raised capital.

With Access Point, growing your business is as easy as selecting a course and hitting "start". We have self-paced courses for your peskiest business pain points, from leasing a space, to marketing on social media. Get started for free at AccessPointDC.com.

Want to apply for a business loan but intimidated by the process? Start by gathering your financial documents to be set up for success, like your balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements. Learn more about how to prep for lending at AccessPointDC.com!

With Access Point, you can watch the DC BizChat Series, @WDCEP's signature workshop series that supports DC-based businesses by providing expert advice, resources and practical solutions. Get started for free at AccessPointDC.com!

Meet 1-on-1 with a lawyer and get answers to questions about business formation, contracts, leases, intellectual property, employment law, and more at a free legal clinic by @TheDCWBC on June 29! Register: dcwbc.org/june-29-small-busi…

This June, @start_small is offering a FREE enriching lineup of workshops designed to boost your entrepreneurial skills, ignite creativity, and foster a supportive community. Check out the offerings & register👇 startsmallthinkbig.org/event…

E-commerce is here to stay! Taking your business online can generate much-needed revenue to sustain & grow operations. Learn all about website metrics, user-generated content, and what designs make a great user experience in less than an hour on Access Point.