SMALL BUSINESS

TUESDAY, FEB. 2

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 1-4 p.m. Free. Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 6

SCORE SEMINAR: "Introduction to Starting Your Business." 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Minnesota State University Mankato at Edina, 7700 France Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.

MONDAY, FEB. 8

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: One-on-one counseling presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina.

TUESDAY, FEB. 9

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.

Wednesday, FEB. 10

SCORE SEMINAR: "21 Question Succuss Plan." A two-session workshop ending Feb. 17. 6-9 p.m. $95. Northwestern Health Sciences University, 84th St. and Penn Av. S., Bloomington. 952-938-4570.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

BASIC BUSINESS STEPS SESSION: A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak. Advance registration required. 3-4 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.