The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and the First Southwest Bank of Durango are sponsoring a workshop called “Starting Your Business” on Sept. 11 at the Durango Public Library Program Room.

The course is designed to help participants navigate through the steps needed to start and run a business, according to a news release issued by the SBDC.

Presenters include a small business specialist, marketing expert, small business banker, an attorney and an accountant.

Topics to be covered include: business planning, legal structure, taxes, marketing and market research, and finance options.

Fee for the workshop is $25 or $20 for Chamber of Commerce members. The workshop will be from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Visit https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170340014 to register online.

vguthrie@durangoherald.com