The George Washington University Law School provides free start-up legal assistance to area small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The SBDC's provide counseling and in-depth management training and technical assistance to area small businesses. In order to keep your corporate affairs in good order and to comply with the requirements of your Articles and Bylaws, you may wish to purchase a corporate kit, which includes form Articles and Bylaws which you should replace with your tailor made Articles and Bylaws, an individualized seal, printed stock certificates and a record book. Most kits also contain form minutes of directors and stockholders' meetings. A kit may be obtained from the following sources.
Prices are subject to change.
Toll Free Tel. The IRS provides tax information as well as seminars each month for new businesses. The National Federation of Independent Businesses provides assistance to small businesses. The SBA Microloan Program is currently the largest federal program dedicated solely to microenterprise development. The D.C. Chamber of Commerce provides information and services to small businesses to help increase profits and create avenues for business expansion.