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Volume XII, No. 2
February 2008
Greetings!
 
We are introducing a new look to our monthly newsletter and hope that you find the new format enjoyable and informative.

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Mahalo for supporting the Hawai`i Small Business Development Center Network.

Warmest regards,
 

Tony Lin
Blogs & Podcasts
Cool Maui Projects Blog & Podcast SBDCminiLogo
Greater Good Radio Podcast
Hawai`i Business Research Library News Blog SBDCminiLogo
SusHI Blog on Sustainability in Hawai`i
U.S. Small Business Administration Podcast SBAsmallLogo
Hawai`i Articles
5 Steps for Handling Independent Contractors
Scouting and Keeping Good Talent in the Workplace
Honolulu Market for Warehouse Space Slowed
Small Businesses Sought for Maui's Pono Center

National Articles
Upcoming Events

Feb 5         How to Start a Business - Local Style (Maui)
Feb 6         SBA Resource Day - Pearl Highlands (O`ahu) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 6         SBA Community Express Days - Pearl Harbor (O`ahu) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 6         Maui TechOhana
Feb 7         SBA Community Express Days - Chinatown (O`ahu) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 7         SBDC How To Be an All-Pro Business (O`ahu) SBDCminiLogo
Feb 7         SBDC Power of Relationships - Using Opt in E-mail Svcs (Maui) SBDCminiLogo
Feb 8         SBA Community Express Days (Kaua`i) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 8         2nd Friday Tech Download (O`ahu)

Feb 9         Small Business Workshop (O`ahu)
Feb 11       QuickBooks for Small Business (Maui)
Feb 11-14 Standards for the Construction Industry (O`ahu)
Feb 12       Treasure Mapping Your Way to Success (O`ahu)
Feb 13       Risk Management (O`ahu)
Feb 14       Small Business Workshop (O`ahu)
Feb 19       SBDC Starting your Small Business in Hawai`i (Big Island) SBDCminiLogo
Feb 20        Starting and Growing Your Home Business (Maui)
Feb 21        SBDC Starting a Venture in Hawai`i (Maui) SBDCminiLogo
Feb 21        SBA Resource Day - Kapolei (O`ahu) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 21        SBA 8(a) Application Seminar (O`ahu) SBAsmallLogo
Feb 21        Leadership for Personal and Organizational Success (O`ahu)
Feb 21        February Business After Hours (Maui)

Feb 22-26  Organic Crop Inspection Training Course (Big Island)
Feb 23         SBDC Building Blocks for Small Business (O`ahu) SBDCminiLogo
Feb 28         SBDC HI Bus Research Lib: Who we are, What we do (Maui) SBDCminiLogo
SBDClogoSmall Hawai`i Small Business Development Center Network
The Hawai`i Small Business Development Center Network is the only statewide Organization to offer FREE small business counseling.

We provide you with the resources you need for starting a new business or expanding an existing one through Planning, Marketing, Management and much more.  Let the Hawai'i SBDC Network assist you with your entrepreneurial and small business goals.

 
HBRLletters Hawai`i Business Research Library
The Hawai`i Business Research Library dedicates its resources to serving the State of Hawai`i and the Hawai`i Small Business Development Center. 

Our mission is to ensure that all Hawai`i businesses have equal access to the best practical business information by providing free, low-cost digital information programs and expert research assistance to individuals, businesses and the greater small business community, thus enabling Hawai`i businesses to be more competitive, and the economy more sustainable.
 

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