SMALL Business
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one confidential counseling. 1-4 p.m. Free. Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
PATENT WORKSHOP: Learn about intellectual property basics, the patent process and how to do a preliminary patent search. Advance registration required. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.
SCORE SEMINAR: "Buy/Sell Agreements." 6:30-9 p.m. $45. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.