Ask SmallBiz
 | Ask the Expert: Preventing Financial FraudHow can you protect myself from Automated Clearing House fraud? Our expert provides security tips to protect businesses against hackers. |
 | Ask the Expert: Bring Your Own Device to WorkBeau Monday, Information Security Director at Hawaiian Telcom, suggests safeguards to take if employees are using their own devices on the job |
 | Ask the Expert: Should I Buy Gym Memberships for My Staff?It might seem like an added expense, but company well programs have a proven ROI. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Advice on Effective SellingWhat's the magic behind professional selling? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Design Your LogoI need a new logo for my small business. What should I do to ensure I get the most effective one? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Building Teamwork on Construction ProjectsI am involved in a construction project whose contract provides performance-based penalties and rewards. What can I do to help get all the companies to work together? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: ExpansionI have a successful company and am thinking of expanding to another island. What should I consider before taking the leap? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Grid SaturationI'd like to put in solar-electric system to reduce my business' energy costs, but I'm concerned about grid saturation. How does it affect me? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Business ExpensesWhat's the best way to pay for my business expenses? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Exit PackagesOne of the key, long-term managers at our family-owned company - someone who is not a family member - is asking for an "exit package" in the event she is terminated or decides to leave the company... |
 | Ask SmallBiz: LeadershipWhy do some leaders fail? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Hurricane PreparednessHow should I prepare my small business for hurricane season? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Engaging EmployeesIt seems like a paycheck isn't enough to keep my employees fully engaged in customer service and efficiency. What can I do? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Solar Tax Benefits for Small BusinessesAs a small business owner, what are the tax benefits of installing a photovoltaic system? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Buying Commercial PropertyDennis Wong of Hawaii National Bank explains how to buy commercial property |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Requesting Public Records for Your BusinessA state agency compiled information that might be helpful to my small business. How do I get it? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: RecruitingI need to hire a general manager, but no one working for me now has the right stuff. How do I find the best person? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Conversation StarterIt feels tacky to introduce myself and start talking about my business. How can I get over my shyness? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Selling a BusinessOur children have no interest in taking over our business, so my wife and I have decided to sell it. How should we proceed? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Insurance CoverageHow much business income insurance coverage do I need? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Picking an HR CompanyWhat should I look for when choosing an HR company? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Mediation ClauseAs I read through the fine print of our new office lease, I noticed it stipulated that mediation would be used in case of a dispute. Should I agree to this? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Online ReputationI seem to have no control over the things that are said about my business online. What can I do? |
 | Ask Small Biz: Facebook For BusinessI set up a Facebook page for my store. What should I do to engage customers and bring them in? |
 | Ask SmallBizI have insurance for water damage, so why am I not covered for a tsunami? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Paying for a PV SystemAs a small-business owner, what are my options to pay for a photovoltaic system? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Selling the CompanyI’m nearing retirement and interested in selling my business. How do I determine the value of my company and maximize its value before selling? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Intellectual PropertyOur employees have specialized knowledge and are often trying new things. How can we harness that expertise to add value to our small business? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Creating a Succession PlanMy wife and I plan to retire in about 10 years. What should we do to get ready to turn over our business to our children? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Protecting Your DataMy business would be a disaster zone if our data were lost or stolen. What should I do to protect it? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Creating a Team EnvironmentWe have great employees, but everyone seems to operate from a different agenda. How can we create a team approach? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Successful WomenHow women can succeed in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Leadership TrainingWe have some great managers in our company but still need to improve our leadership skills. What do you suggest? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Retirement PlanningI own a small business. How do I go about planning for my retirement and for my (few) employees? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Remodeling a Store and Being GreenWhat environmental considerations should we be aware of when remodeling our store? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: How do I invest wisely?I’ve just sold some assets and am looking for good investments, but I don’t want to be taken in by the next Bernie Madoff. What should I watch for? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Collecting your debts and solving a cash-flow issueA lot of customers are long overdue on paying me. I’m reluctant to take them to court, but I’m forced to borrow to pay my employees and bills. What do you suggest? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Insurance coverage for your businessI’ve worked hard to build my business and I don’t want to lose it in a disaster. How do I know if I’ve got the right insurance coverage? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Paying taxes when low on cashMy small business has really slowed down, and I am worried that I will not have sufficient cash to pay all of the taxes I will owe. What can I do? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: How do Public Relations and Advertising fit together?How do public relations and advertising fit together? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Securities Backed LoanI own a successful architectural firm in Honolulu. I’d like to expand my business but am having difficulty finding a lender. I have capital assets, including real estate and a portfolio of stocks... |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Transferring OwnershipWe are growing our business and want to make sure that we are able to perpetuate it long after we are no longer active in the company. We have no children, so what are our options to ensure the... |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Getting loan approvalI’m a small business owner and I’ve heard about the new ARC loans. How do I get approved for these loans? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: FundingOur 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? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Personal BrandingHow do you build a personal brand? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Dividing Family StockWhat should the owners of a family business consider when dividing shares of stock among their children? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: BudgetingI have a very small business with shallow pockets. Given the current economy, I am thinking of saving the money I originally designated for marketing and staff development/training for a rainy day.... |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Connect with customers with blogs and TwitterUsing social networks such as twitter and blogs allows companies to connect with customers on different levels. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Succeed in a slow economyWhat types of businesses historically have done well in a slow-growth economy, and what kind of tips can you provide that will improve my chances for success if I want to start a business this year? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Skills to start a businessWhat kinds of questions should I be asking myself now to make sure I have the right skills to own/manage a small business? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: The good and bad for business in HawaiiHow small businesses strive despite bureaucracy, and where Hawaii stands amongst the nation for business. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Financing a Business StartupMy son wants to start a business but doesn’t know how to go about it. Where should he get started? He is most concerned about financing. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Tech SavvyHow to determine your business’ technology needs, and office equipment infrastructure. |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Family ConstitutionsWhat is a Family Constitution? Do all family businesses need one? |
 | Ask SmallBiz: Search for a Financial PartnerMy engineering design firm is blooming. While I’m comfortable with the tech development, I need a financial partner to manage its growth. How do I begin my search? |
Each month we feature a Q&A. The questions come from our readers. We select the best ones and we ask our panel of experts to respond. Their answers get published in the SmallBiz section of an upcoming Hawaii Business magazine.
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