ELKHART — Women interested in starting or expanding a small business can take the first step with four webinars offered this month, National Women’s Small Business Month.

@Normal:Each week in October, the Small Business Administration’s web chat series will feature experts who will give advice to women on how to put together business plans, navigate the challenges of entering competitive markets, and establish the foundation for a successful, profitable enterprise.

Here’s a list of the web chats, and the corresponding links:

Thursday, 3 p.m.:  “Starting and Growing Your Business” with Erin Andrew of SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development. Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions beforehand by visiting www.sba.gov, and clicking on the web chat event under “What’s New.”

 Oct. 11, 4 p.m.: “Finding Capital” with Jeanne Hulit, associate administrator, Office of Capital Access

http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/public/dsp_meeting_view.cfm?meetngid=184

Oct. 16, 3 p.m.: “Contracting with the Federal Government” with John Shoraka, associate administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development

http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/public/dsp_meeting_view.cfm?meetngid=185

Oct. 25, 2 p.m.: “Business Opportunities for Young Women” with Ana Harvey,assistant administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership

http://web.sba.gov/livemeeting/public/dsp_meeting_view.cfm?meetngid=186

To see archived web chats visit http://www.sba.gov/content/monthly-web-chat.