D.C. business events for the week of Dec. 7 Thursday Fiscal Cliff Panel. The "fiscal cliff" has been temporarily avoided, but fiscal challenges continue. Join us for a panel discussion. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meditation Museum, 8236 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Free. Web site: www.meditationmuseum.org/home. Online Social Media Legal Risks for Associations. This seminar will help associations navigate the legal pitfalls of using online social media by considering key legal issues and providing guidance that associations can use to minimize related liability risks. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsor: RAFFA Learning Community. Web site: www.learningcommunity.raffa.com. Start Your Business. This seminar will lead participants through the procedures for starting a small business. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Comfort Suites, 80 Prosperity Ave., Leesburg. $10 online; $15 at door. Sponsor: Loudoun Small Business Development Center. Web site: LoudounSBDC.eventbrite.com. Send potential listings to facetime@washpost.com at least two weeks in advance. Model your entry on the information above, and put the event date in the subject line.