Small business

TUESDAY

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.

WEDNESDAY

BUSINESS SEMINAR: "Getting Ready." A three-part seminar on small business ownership. Sessions Feb. 7, 14 and 21. 6-8 p.m. $150. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small business opportunity with a counselor. 1-4 p.m. Free. Maple Grove Library, 8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove. 612-543-6450.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Womenventure.org. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

THURSDAY

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ARTISTS: Presented by Springboard for the Arts. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

FRIDAY

BUSINESS SEMINAR: "Getting Ready." A three-part seminar on small business ownership. Sessions Feb. 9, 16 and 23. 9-11 a.m. $150. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

MONDAY, FEB. 12

INTRODUCTION TO STARTING YOUR BUSINESS: Presented by SCORE. 6-9 p.m. Free. Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W. 84th St., Bloomington. 952-938-4570.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: One-on-one counseling presented by the LegalCORPS and SCORE. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 612-543-5900.

TUESDAY, FEB. 13

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.