October 2010

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Ask SmallBiz: Successful Women How women can succeed in the traditionally male-dominated construction industry by Layla Dedrick, CEO and owner Bella Pietra October 2010 SmallBiz Energy Makeover Retrofitting your office with energy-saving equipment could result in major cost savings. by Shara Enay October 2010 Making a Hobby Your Business Dustin Tester fell in love with surfing as a young girl. Here's how she turned her passion into a small business. by Mariah Mellor mariahm@hawaiibusiness.com October 2010 5 Steps to Better Public Speaking Mark Blackburn, treasurer of Honolulu’s Downtown Business Association Toastmasters, offers tips to help you be an effective speaker. by Mariah Mellor mariahm@hawaiibusiness.com October 2010