For small business owners or individuals wanting to start a business, Emporia State University Kansas Small Business Development Center will offer business consulting at Osage County Economic Development, 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan., on the following dates: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 15, 2018. Appointments should be made in advance, with the consultant available 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The consulting services are free and confidential. To make an appointment, call ESU KSBDC at 620-341-5308.

KSBDC also offers consulting in Burlington. For more information, see www.emporia.edu/sbdc or call 620-341-5308.