TUESDAY

How to Write a Business Plan, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Alaska Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110. This workshop will cover the basics of writing a business plan and how it can help you focus your business, obtain financing and keep your business on track. It is relevant for everybody in business, from the person just planning to start to the seasoned entrepreneur. Preregister at aksbdc.org or 274-7232. Prepayment of $50 required. (274-7232, aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/Conferences.action)

WEDNESDAY

Google Apps in the Cloud for Small Business, 10 a.m.-noon, Alaska Small Business Development Center, 430 W. Seventh Ave., Suite 110. Learn how to use the power of cost-effective Google Apps with cloud computing to enhance your small business tools. Learn what cloud computing is and the advantages of using Google's services to boost efficiency, lower costs and remove extra maintenance. Topics include email, chatting, documents, shared calendars and more. Preregistration required. $25. (aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com, 274-7232)

Project Management Institute, Alaska Chapter, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Petroleum Club of Anchorage. Nana Development's Bob Bulger will speak on "A Closer Look at Projects and Organizations." $25-$35. (350-3214, pmiak.org)

COMING UP

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Make It Monday forum, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 13, Dena'ina Convention Center. Michael Droege, president of the Anchorage Board of Realtors, will review the local residential and commercial real estate market and look ahead at what's expected for Anchorage's building landscape. R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. Friday. (anchoragechamber.org, 272-2401)