Western Montana SCORE- Business Startup Series 

This 3-part workshop will enable you to organize, market and finance your new business idea. Based on SCORE's "Simple Steps for Starting Your Business" workbook and collaborating with SCORE mentors at each session, the series will allow you to build a solid foundation for your business idea and put you on the path to success.

Session I on Tuesday, 20 March, will cover small business basics; Session II on Tuesday, 3 April, will cover preparing a marketing plan; and Session III on Thursday, 19 April, will address develooping the essential financial plan to seek financing.   All sessions are from 4-6 p.m. in the Helena Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.

The series, which takes a hands-on approachb and pairing with SCORE mentors, is limited to 10 entrepreneurs.

The cost for the series is $50 but if you register by 15 March you will receive a $15 discount.