#Small Business

Now under the leadership of Karen Arakawa, the Maui County Business Resource Center announced several upcoming business startup, financing, and business development workshops.

Enterprise Honolulu, the Oahu Economic Development Board, invites entrepreneurs from all Hawaiian islands to participate in the 2011 Hawaii Entrepreneur Pitch Competition.

MEO Business Development Corp. (MEO BDC), an affiliate of Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., will present a series of night-time classes for entrepreneurs during the months of January-February.

Mayor Alan Arakawa recently named Karen Arakawa to the position of Small Business Advocate at the Maui County Business Resource Center located at the Maui Mall.

The fast-casual Hawaiian restaurant L&L Franchise Inc., known on Maui as L&L Drive-In, was recently listed on two Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2011 Franchise 500 lists.

Ramon Kitaichi Madden, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha West Maui voters.  My name is Ramon Kitaichi Madden, and I’m running for the state House to represent West Maui in the upcoming 2010 Primary Election.  I live, work and play in West Maui, and I’m a proud parent of a 12-year-old son […]

Elle Cochran, 2010 candidate for West Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Elle Cochran, running for the County of Maui council seat for the West Maui district.  I’m new to this.  This is my first time running, but I have that passion, energy and drive, the willingness and openness to learn the issues, listen to the […]

Gary Hooser, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:  INTRODUCTION:  Aloha, I’m Gary Hooser.  I’m a candidate for Lt. Governor.  And I’m focusing on the issues (there’s lots of important issues of course, but) energy independence, educational excellence, environmental protection and sustainability are my key areas of focus.  I’ve been in the Hawaii State Senate […]

What does a company need to do to stay on track? Learn about the types of entities and your obligations to legally operate your business, such as having bylaws and keeping minutes. “Making Your Business “Legit”, Legal advice for Small Business” is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, Noon to 1 p.m. SCORE counselor and attorney […]

“QuickBooks for Small Business” is sponsored by SCORE and will be presented by Jeanette Tan, owner of My Maui CFO, on Monday February 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m.  Jeanette is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and offers hands-on computer training for beginners, as well as financial tools and support for your growing business. Users will learn […]