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The week ahead in business
By Margeaux Sippell
Globe Correspondent

Monday, Jan. 8

NETWORKING

Speed meetings

Meet other entrepreneurs and small business owners in a fast-paced, low pressure setting. Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., Market Lounge, 21 Broad St., Boston. $29.

MEET UP

Women’s networking night

Female business professionals are invited to attend an evening of mingling and making business connections. Appetizers provided. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., Florentine Cafe, 333 Hanover St., Boston. $5.

RELAX

Connections while meditating

Meet and get to know like-minded people in a non-traditional approach to networking. Meditation led by life and business coach Peter Benjamin and Gestalt coach Rosemary Tarcza. Monday, 7 to 10 p.m., 51 Berkeley St., Somerville. $20.

Tuesday, Jan. 9

SHOWCASE

Keep up with new technology

Attend a showcase of the latest tech startups in Boston. Dinner and drinks provided, followed by networking and a Q&A with speakers. Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Dassault Systèmes, 175 Wyman St., Waltham. Tickets range from $12 to $99.

WORKSHOP

Learn about accounting

Small business owners can learn how to keep track of their own finances in a workshop hosted by SCORE Boston. Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston. Free.

WORKSHOP

How to fund a startup

Learn the financial steps necessary to get a startup or small business off the ground. Hosted by Riley Rodgers of SCORE Boston. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon, Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Druker Auditorium. Free.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

NETWORKING

Suburban Business

Attend a monthly meeting held by the Suburban Business Networking Group. Meet fellow business professionals and discuss business strategies without paying any dues. Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., Woburn. Free.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Alternative startup funding

Fledgling entrepreneurs are invited to learn how to raise capital without compromising equity when funding a new startup. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., WeWork, 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston. Free.

HOLIDAY PARTY

Dinner, dancing, and networking

Dance to DJ beats and mingle with fellow tech startups at the annual Boston Tech Holiday Co-Party. Dinner and two drink coupons included. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd., Suite 300, Boston. $45.

Thursday, Jan. 11

GROUP DISCUSSION

Break into a career in tech

Attend a discussion with alumni of the Startup Institute on how to start a professional career in the tech industry, including an opportunity to network and learn about job opportunities. Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Startup Institute, 50 Milk St., 17th floor, Boston. Free.

MARKETING

Market your small business

Learn how to design a website with consistent branding for your company. Class includes dinner, a how-to manual and complimentary e-mail support. Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Essex Street Inn and Suites, 7 Essex St., Newburyport. $99.

WORKSHOP

Learn how to ask for money

Make money for your business by learning how to communicate confidently when requesting money from investors. Event is hosted by BostonSpeaks, featuring speaker and business strategist Kim Dawson. Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m., BostonSpeaks, 50 Milk St., Boston. $45.

Friday, Jan. 12

MEET UP

Coffee and networking for moms

Entrepreneurial moms are invited to attend a coffee chat hosted by Pepperlane, where a community of local mothers discuss strategies for running their online businesses. Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Panera Bread, 1030 Main St., Waltham. Free.

WORKSHOP

Change careers with confidence

BostonSpeaks is hosting a workshop on career changes, open both to job seekers and those currently employed. Learn how to choose a career direction and recognize obstacles to success. Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m., BostonSpeaks, 50 Milk St., Boston. Free.

Events of note? E-mail us at agenda@globe.com. Follow us on Twitter @Globebiz.