Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 9, 1 September 2013 — Learn to run your own business [ARTICLE]

Learn to run your own business

Ever wanted to be your own boss? Have a hobby that you'd like to turn into a money maker? Did you try to start your business, only to find out you don't understand accounting, business planning or marketing? This class is for you! Kapi'olani Community College and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs are offering a 51-hour class in entrepreneurship during the fall at the KCC campus. Topics will include: • How to set and achieve realistic business goals. • How to identify your customers and the best way to reach them. • How and when to use traditional vs social media. • How to price your product so you don't lose money and the customer has value. • How to set up a cash flow projection. • How to structure a winning Ananeial plan. • How to spend your sales efforts so they will do the most good. • How to prepare and present your business plan to a loan officer. Class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:50 to 8:30 for eight consecutive weeks. A free preview will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 on the KCC campus, Manono 104. Cost of the class is $211 before Sept. 5; $231 after. To register, eall 734-92 1 1 . For more information, eall 739-1222.

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