PLATTEVILLE - Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center offers the workshop, "First Steps to Starting a Small Business," from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Pioneer Tower 159. The workshop will give information on turning an idea into a business plan. Why you need a business plan, the purpose of market research, how to write a business plan and where to find business start-up resources. To register or for information, call SWSBDC at (608) 342-1038.