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Course Description

This class is for prospective and new business owners and introduces the fundamentals of starting a business in Hawaiʻi. What defines a business; what planning is required for success; what registrations are required to "legally" conduct commerce in the state of Hawaiʻi?

FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BUSINESS IN HAWAIʻI ARE YOU READY?

  • What it takes to be in business and Business Idea Checklist
  • Business Planning REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS
  • Forms of Organization—(Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation—”S” or “C” or “B” )
  • Register Hawaii Organization with DCCA
  • Federal (IRS) business tax ID number -also called your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • Basic Business Application Form BB-1 -General Excise Tax -What is Hawaii’s General Excise Tax (GET)?
  • Federal and state licenses or permits that you may need
  • Business Federal Tax Considerations: -Income Tax -State & Federal (estimated tax requirement) -Social Security / Self-Employment Tax

Learner Outcomes

At the end of the course, each student will be able to understand the basics steps involved in starting a new small business locally.
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Type
In-Person
Days
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Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Apr 24, 2025
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Contact Hours
2.0
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Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $0.00
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