Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 1, 1 Ianuali 2003 — Entrepreneur classes on O'ahu and Maui [ARTICLE]

Entrepreneur classes on O'ahu and Maui

Do you have a great idea, but are not sure how to turn it into a business? Or did you start a business, only to find out you need help with marketing, accounting or bosiness planning? The Native Hawaiian RevoIving Loan Fund is spcmsoring entrepreneur training classes January through March to jump start your bu$iness in the new year. Class topics wiH include how to: • set and achieve realistic business goals • present your business plan to a loan officer • obtain financing • market your business • navigate legal and taxation issues One entrepeneurship class will be held Jan. 21 - Mar. 6 on Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Kapi'olani Community College, Manono 104. Course fee is $204; firee preview class on Jan. 16, 5:30 - 7

p,m. To register, eall 734-9256. Two SmartStart classes will be held at the SSPA Business Service Center, 1208 N. King. St. The Business Readiness Course takes plaee Jan. 7 - Mar. 20, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m. The SmartStart Business Planning Course will be held Feb. 27 - Mar. 20. Class fee i $150, or $50 fbr eligible paitkipants of nadve ancestry. Pre-registration is required to reserve seat. For infonnstion, eall 842-0218. Maui off«rings include the "START-UP Hawai'i Bntrepreneurs Bootcamp," whieh begins Jan. 25 tbrough Mar. 22 on Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and the Business Plan Class, Jan. 30 - Mar. 27 on Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Fees range for individual classes or a series. For more mformation on course fees and locations, eall 984-3462 or cba.hawaii.edu/poce. Let 2003 be your year to begin building your business sawy and success! ®