Free Classes Teach Business Start-Up Basics

Want to start a business or a nonprofit organization? Libraries in Lithonia are among the DeKalb branches that have free classes to give you the basics and a little more:

> The DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) is working with The Leadership Academy to will hold several classes on getting a business started. The series is called ""The Entrepreneur Endeavor" " and classes will be held at Stonecrest library in Lithonia, 3123 Klondike Rd.

Scheduled classes are on the following Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.: April 27, May 25 and June 22.

You must call or visit the branch to register: 770.482.3828. Learn more about "The Entrepreneur Endeavor" class topics here.

> The "Starting a Nonprofit Organization: 7 things you should know" series covers the basics of nonprofit business ownership, and subsequent classes address marketing, fundraising and getting grants.

Here's the next "7 Things you should know" class at Redan-Trotti branch:

Starting a Nonprofit Organization: 7 Things You Should Know

• April 22, Redan-Trotti, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1568 Wellborn Rd.in Lithonia. To register: 770.482.3821

Here are other classes that cover additional topics:

Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations

• May 6, Stonecrest library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• May 20, Redan-Trotti, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Starting a Nonprofit Organization: Seeking/Securing Grants

• June 3, Stonecrest library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• June 24, Redan-Trotti, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Be sure to call or visit the branch to register.