SMALL BUSINESS

TUESDAY, OCT. 20

DIGITAL MARKETING CONFERENCE: Conference topics include business planning, social media, search engine optimization and mobile marketing. www.dmsmn.com/register. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $397. Better Business Bureau, 220 River Ridge Circle S., Burnsville.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21

BUSINESS OWNER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: Advance registration required. www.the-meridian-group.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Crowne Plaza Bloomington, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: Learn the basics for starting a business. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 3-4 p.m. Free. Towle Building, 330 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-2324.

TUESDAY, OCT. 27

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