August 2009

Cover Story

Features
	Biz Tax May Rise by 500% or More Jerry Burris Photo by Kevin Blitz
	Biotech Park Inches Forward Beverly Creamer
	Up in a Down Economy Shara Enay Photos by Olivier Koning
	A Diverse Economy Dennis Hollier Photos by Rae Huo

Departments
	Letters to the Editor Letters
	Spin Zone Should Hawaii Tax Internet Sales?
	Talk Story Lisa H. Gibson
	Editor's Note The Big Picture Steve Petranik
	Innovation Cloud Storage Kristen Consillio
	This Month's Parting Shot: Sweeping Success

SmallBiz

Ask SmallBiz: Funding Our small business develops content and we are looking for funding to innovate its delivery, such as over the Internet and mobile devices. Where can a small company find funding? by Edward Young, Project Coordinator, Hawaii Technology Development Venture August 2009 5 Steps to Prevent Credit-Card Processing Rip-offs Matt Sakauye, senior consultant at credit-card processing firm Gravity Payments, tells you what you need to know if your business plans to accept credit cards. by Jason Ubay August 2009 Tech-Startup Lessons Ben Leong founded Bluewater Multimedia so local graphic artists could have a place to work, but it wasn't easy. Here's his advice on starting a tech business. by Lauren Rigney August 2009 Social Networks: You Snooze, You Lose Learn these new tools and make them work for you. by Shara Enay August 2009