To better reach it's rural clients, Sunrise Community Futures is offering two small business workshops this week via webcast.

According to Verna O'Neill, the organization's Community Economic Development Coordinator, the first one-hour session begins today at noon.

It is called, "Am I Ready for Self Employment".

It will talk about what it is, some skills for entrepreneurs and some links on how to go forward if your interested in becoming self-employed.

The second session, 'Planning for Business Success' runs Thursday.

Webcasts are live, interactive workshops delivered over the internet and telephone.