Small Business

WEDNESDAY

FOOD BUSINESS STEPS: Learn about starting a food business, setting up for growth and planning for obstacles. 6-8 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

BUSINESS OWNER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: Registration required. the-meridian-group.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Staybridge Suites, 5150 American Blvd. W., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.

THURSDAY

BASIC BUSINESS STEPS SESSION: Advance registration required. Noon-1 p.m. Free. U.S. Small Business Administration, 330 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-2324.

SATURDAY

QUICKBOOKS AND ACCOUNTING BASICS: Presented by SCORE. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

SCORE SALES WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon. $20. Olsen Thielen & Co., 2675 Long Lake Road, Roseville. 651-632-8937.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24

LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

CONSULTATIVE SALES PROCESS: Presented by SCORE. 6-8 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.