SMALL Business

MONDAY, MARCH 9

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

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 or problem 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 WORKSHOP: "First Steps to Starting Your Small Business." Advance registration required. 6-8 p.m. Free. Rondo Community Library, W. University Av. and Dale St., St. Paul. 651-379-8113.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS LUNCHEON: "Turn Your Website Into a Profit Center." 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-$20. IDS Tower, 80 S. 8th St., Mpls. 612-370-9160.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

SCORE SEMINAR: "Hiring and Managing Employees." 6-9 p.m. $45. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small-business opportunity with a counselor. 2-5 p.m. Free. Rum River Library, 4201 6th Av., Anoka.