The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center plans a course in management and planning to help you start and manage your business.

The NX Level Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs Strategic Planning Series is geared to beginning and experienced business owners.

The six sessions are Feb. 15 through March 22, 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m, at the Cortez Welcome Center.

The series helps you to plan for profit, learn budgeting and accounting, establish best pricing and marketing practices, address organizational and risk management, and gain access to resources and people.

Tuition is $280 for the course or $50 per half-day session. You will receive 36 hours of instruction. Dolores County residents are eligible for a special tuition offer from the Dolores County Development Corp. Scholarships may be available – ask for details.

Register at 970-247-7009, and for details, call instructors Cindy Dvergsten or Mike Rich at 970-882-4222.