Let Honolulu Vote Update 3-11-07

Aloha all - A quick update. Last Sunday Paul Smith and Bud Ebel collected signatures at McCoy Pavilion, in Ala Moana Park. And Bob Kessler collected signatures at the Handcrafters Fair at Kaka'ako Park. Some success at both places.

During the week we received a bunch of signatures from Janell Israel, who is collecting in her office at 1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1604. Mahalo, Janell. By the way, Janell Israel owns a financial advisor service. Her office information also is posted on our web site, LETHONOLULUVOTE.ORG.

Next Saturday morning, March 17, Bob Kessler will be collecting signatures in the parking lot at the Kapiolani Community College Farmer's Market. The hours will be 7:30 to 11AM. Send your friends down to sign. And come down yourself - this is a wonderful Farmer's Market.

A reminder that each Monday either Paul Smith or Bob Kessler will be calling in to the Rick Hamada show sometime during the 7AM hour to discuss LHV. Rick is on KHVH, 830 on the AM dial. He has invited us to call in weekly with an update. By the way, stick around for Rick's 8AM hour as well. Each Monday he interviews his Mom from 8 to 8:30AM, and she is one sharp lady.

If we're going to give Rick Hamada an update, that means we have to hear from you. Please try to give us weekly updates either by email or by phone.

On the down side, our interview with Mike Buck on the program 'Community Matters' isn't available yet on the KHVH web site. But keep checking at KHVH830AM.COM. Click on 'LINKS' then on 'TOWNPODCAST'. The podcast should be posted soon.

Remember our milestones. Even though we're trying to get our initiative on the 2008 General Election ballot, we really want enough signatures by this summer to influence this year's City budget deliberations. That means we want the Council to know we're going to get on the ballot! So we have to collect those signatures NOW!

And don't forget that Paul Smith and Bob Kessler are available to speak to your groups to explain what we're doing -- and why. We're all just going to keep being worn down by taxes until someone changes the City Charter to empower Oahu's voters on tax issues. We're happy to explain that to anyone who will listen.

Thank you all for your dedication and help. Without you, none of this is possible.

Bob Kessler

Co-Chair, LET HONOLULU VOTE

Ph. 922-6188

Paul Smith

Co-Chair, LET HONOLULUVOTE

lethonoluluvote@aol.com

Ph. 524-2436

SBA Micro Enterprise 101

SBA Design Series Promotes Entrepreneurship for the Independent-Minded

HONOLULU, HI -- America is the land of free enterprise – right? So, anyone can start a small business – the hard part is doing it right and making it succeed. The fundamental elements of starting a small business are often ignored or taken for granted. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a series of seminars for individuals starting new business ventures and business owners wanting to grow or expand their existing businesses.

Micro Enterprise 101 is a one-half-day workshop that addresses the key components that start-up ventures should consider. Speakers from both public and private sector will discuss some of the most critical areas for start-up businesses. Attendees will learn:

· What it takes to be an entrepreneur, David Brown, SBA

· How to obtain the necessary licenses for your operation, Jayna Uyehara, DCCA

· What legal structure best suits your business, Jayna Uyehara, DCCA

· Why and how to create a business plan, Joann Seery, Serious Business Solutions

· The fundamentals of marketing and customer relations, Bob Sigall, Creative-1

This event is a part of the SBA’s Designs for Success 2007 Small Business Series and will be held on Tuesday, March 20 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the new Cupola Events Theatre in the Honolulu Design Center , 1250 Kapiolani Boulevard . After a short break, a second session on “Financing with SBA” will be presented from 11:00 a.m. to Noon to address where to find money necessary to get your business started or to expand your venture. Newer small business owners should plan to attend both workshops.

SBA seminars are offered FREE to support the success of small businesses in Hawaii . Anyone interested in attending can register by either phone, email or online. Contact David Brown, 54l-2990, ext. 215; Email david.brown@sba.gov; or register online at www.sba.gov/hi and click on the “Online Registration” URL under “Spotlight”.