Business workshops offered

Alaska Small Business Development Center will offer the following workshops this week. Preregistration is required at aksbdc.org or 373-7232. Classes meet at the Wasilla business development center, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2A, on the second floor of the KeyBank building, unless otherwise noted.

Small Business Insurance

• April 17, 10 a.m. to noon.

• Cost: $20

Mike Combs of Combs Insurance Agency presents an open format workshop on these basic questions about business insurance: Why do I need it? Different types of insurance (general liability, workman’s comp, property, business, auto, contractors, contract surety, license and permit bonds, when to get legal advice, premises vs. job site liability, why does my insurance agent charge a fee?). Plus, your questions.

What You Should Know About Credit Card Services

• April 19, 10 a.m. to noon.

• Cost: $20

Erika Bills of Northrim Bank presents a brief overview of what merchant processing is and how it can affect your business. Participants will discuss contracts, rates and the difference between independent credit card companies and bank credit card companies. Also discussed will be PCI compliance and how it could affect your processing this year. Learn the best way to process cards and keep your cost down. Consider how this information can help your business be more efficient.