Akron SCORE will repeat its popular “Business Basics Workshop” on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room A-135 at The University of Akron Wayne College. This workshop covers the resources available for starting or expanding small businesses in Northeast Ohio and is free of charge.
            Business Basics is primarily for entrepreneurs planning a startup or those who have recently begun a business and need general basic business advice. Participants will learn the requirements for planning and starting a business and the effort required to run a business. They also will learn the importance of researching competitors, capturing operating costs and understanding how much cash is needed for startup costs.
            SCORE is a nonprofit organization that offers free and confidential counseling and mentoring to existing business owners and those considering or just starting an enterprise. Now in its 41st year, the Akron Chapter covers Portage, Summit, Medina and Wayne counties. SCORE is a resource partner of the U. S. Small Business Administration.
            Call 1-877-AKSCORE (1-877-257-2673) or 330-379-3163 for reservations or for more information. The e-mail address is akronscore81@aol.com and Web site is www.akronscore.org, which contains background information about the chapter and the National SCORE Association.