ELLSWORTH – Women, Work and Community will offer a free, three-session workshop about starting self-owned business. The classes will cover topics such as assessing skills for businesses, an introduction to the business planning process, marketing and expanding cash flow.

The series will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5-19, at the Hancock County Higher Education Center in the Mill Mall.

Registration is required in advance. For information, or to reserve a spot, call Glenon Friedman at 667-1834 or 1-800-442-2092.