The 13th Annual Washington Small Business Fair Saturday at Renton Technical College features information and counseling for current and prospective small business owners from experts covering a broad range of business needs.

Biz Fair 2009’s feature event is a mid-day panel session with business experts sharing tips and stories on how to survive when the economy is down and be ready when rebound arrives.

During morning and afternoon small group sessions, current and future business owners can get information and training in one-hour chunks about how to create or expand a small business while successfully managing taxes and regulations.

More than 40 seminars will be taught by business professionals on a variety of topics, including web site design, business law, financing, marketing, and business planning. Seminar topics and directions to the fair are available here.

Previous business fair events have drawn an average of about 700 participants. The fair is sponsored by a group of state and federal government agencies that regularly work with small business owners.

Small Business Fair

The 13th annual Washington Small Business Fair offers free help to start or to keep a successful small business. The fair is 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at Renton Technical College, 3000 N.E. Fourth St., Renton. Free parking is available and advance registration is not necessary. Attendees may stay for the entire event or come for part of the day.