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Our Community Partners
Minority Business Development Agency
MBDA is an agency that promotes the growth of minority-owned businesses through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research.
National Urban League
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization with 90 affiliates serving 300 communities, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than two million people nationwide.
Small Business Development Center
Our mission is to help new entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership, and assist existing businesses to remain competitive in an ever-changing global economy.
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“Here’s our truth. The only thing we’re selling is YOU, to YOU. Our goal is to help transform your passion into a successful enterprise. However, the ball is always in your court. You’ll only succeed if YOU believe in YOU.”Floyd Phillips
Power Circle Process: 12 Steps To Starting Your Business
Power Circle Process:
12 Steps To Starting Your Business
01. EVALUATE YOURSELF
02. THINK OF A BUSINESS IDEA
03. DO MARKET RESEARCH
04. GET FEEDBACK
05. COMPLETE YOUR PAPERWORK
06. CREATE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
07. FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS
08. DEVELOP YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE
09. BUILD YOUR TEAM
10. FIND THE PERFECT LOCATION
11. SELL, SELL, SELL
12. REPEAT TO REFINE STEPS 1-11
02. THINK OF A BUSINESS IDEA
03. DO MARKET RESEARCH
04. GET FEEDBACK
05. COMPLETE YOUR PAPERWORK
06. CREATE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
07. FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS
08. DEVELOP YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE
09. BUILD YOUR TEAM
10. FIND THE PERFECT LOCATION
11. SELL, SELL, SELL
12. REPEAT TO REFINE STEPS 1-11
Want to see more? Click below to view our entire 12-Step Power Circle Process for success in your startup.
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Assisting aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dream is a rewarding experience. Let’s make it your business to help those in your community start their business today!
BUSINESS STARTUP IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
We’ve partnered with many of the top small business assistance organizations and nonprofits in the nation. However, our work is nowhere near complete. We won’t stop until the resources necessary to start and grow businesses in District of Columbia are as available as the air we breathe.
Please note that our local assistance is also available in Washington area cities such as DHS, Fort Myer, Washington Navy Yard, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Mount Rainier, Bladensburg, University Park, Potomac, Takoma Park, Cheltenham, Hyattsville, Oxon Hill, Riverdale, Suitland, Capitol Heights, Glen Echo, Temple Hills, Bethesda, Greenway, Falls Church, Alexandria, Cabin John, McLean, Belleview, Mc Lean, College Park, District Heights, Forestville