The Round Rock Public Library presents The Business Planning Process, a small business seminar, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in meeting room A.

Learn how to communicate, connect, and convince others to help you take your business to the next level! Whether you are presenting to a group, competing for an industry prize, or meeting with potential investors, lenders, partners or customers, your business planning process can help you build the relationships you need to grow your business!

In this seminar, you will discover how a business plan, and the business planning process, serves as an essential link to all your stakeholders. The seminar will review:

• The need for a business plan
• The role of business planning
• Characteristics of an effective business plan
• Myths and misconceptions regarding business planning
• Do's and don'ts to writing a business plan
• Current developments in business plan design

Understanding these issues will help you create a connection with your various stakeholders in order to gain their attention and interest in your business.

The seminar is presented by Ron Hash, Certified Business Advisor, Texas State University Small Business Development Center, for small business owners in conjunction with Financial Wellness month.