The August schedule of “Brown Bag” business workshops has been announced, according to a news release from the county Office of Economic Development. Presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) located across from iHOP in the Maui Mall, the workshops are free of charge, unless otherwise indicated.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, from noon to 1 p.m., Sally Handley and Gerry Lum, loan fund managers with MEO Business Development Corp, will present “Credit Basics -– What is a Credit Score, How to Clean Up your Credit, Dispute Basics and more.” This workshop will answer questions about credit and how it affects receiving financing to start or grow a business.
Thursday, Aug. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. SCORE counselors Richard Kehoe and Brian Thomas invite the public to a “See the Forest from the Tallest Tree” talk-story. Attendees will explore current strategies for keeping focused and using time efficiently to grow a business and increase personal wealth. Kehoe, an MBA and CPA, owns and operates his own accounting and tax business; Thomas is an independent investment manager, registered investment advisor, and registered representative with more than eight years experience helping small business on Maui.
Tuesday, Aug. 29, noon to 1 p.m. Small Business Advocate Anna K. Ribucan will present “Starting a Business in Maui County” on covering general information and requirements for starting a business in Maui County. Handouts, websites and other helpful information included.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, noon to 1 p.m. “The ABC’s of a Business Plan” will be presented by Susie Thieman of Maui Economic Opportunity. Participants will discuss the reasons for writing a business plan and receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s Core Four Business Plan course. Susie is the instructor of the MEO program and has more than 25 years of small business startup and management experience.
Thursday, Aug. 31 from 3 to 6 p.m. “QuickBooks II for Small Business” is a continuation of QuickBooks I and is designed for intermediate users. Learn how to customize invoices, create reports, and practice the payroll functions of QuickBooks. Learn how to record sales, receive inventory and produce balance sheet and profit and loss statements.
The fee of $49 provides a small class setting, personalized tutoring, customized answers and the option to schedule a follow-up appointment at a nominal fee. This class is sponsored by SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, MBA, CPA, owner and operator of an accounting and tax firm helping Maui businesses for over 11 years.
Seating is limited so reservations are requested and may be made by calling 873-2847. People are asked to bring their own lunch. MCBRC also offers free business counseling sessions with experienced SCORE counselors that may be arranged.