Free Workshops On Small Businesses Planned at Lakewood Library

The Pierce County Library System is planning a series of free workshops to teach people the fundamentals of planning and legal aspects of a small business.

The workshops will be held between July 17 and Aug. 28; two are scheduled at the Lakewood and Parkland/Spanaway branches. They are:

Legal Aspects of Your Business
Select the right legal structure for your business; sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. Explore basic contracts and business agreements: vendor contracts, employee contracts, leases, notes and
guarantees.

Tuesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon

Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library
Tuesday, July 17, 10 a.m to noon

Business Planning
Clarify what is involved in writing a business plan to make your business work successfully. Get answers to your questions about starting or buying a business, obtaining financing and raising debt or equity capital.

Lakewood Pierce County Library
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to noon

Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to noon
Instructor Sharon Barber has more than 25 years of experience in small-business management including small-business startup, financial assistance, business planning, marketing consultation and training. She currently serves as the Director of Economic Development, Metropolitan Development Council in Tacoma.