HI Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Hawaii.

So Where Do We Stand As A State?Three report cards give Hawaii pretty low grades.
Five Things To Know About Summer JobsA reminder to parents and employers.
Disastrous Business Bill One Step Closer to PassagePurchaser of a business would be required to hire all of the seller's employees.
Don't-Hire-Hawaii Bill Up For Vote, TomorrowNews Release--Legislative measure certain to suppress small business job-growth.
Your Day at the State Capitol is March 27NFIB's annual event gives members a chance to meet with and hear directly from top policymakers and small-business experts.
Help Us Fund Scholarships for Hawaii's Young EntrepreneursYour tax-deductible donation will allow NFIB to support graduating high-school seniors who have started their own successful small businesses.
Poll: State Taxes Should Require a Super Majority for PassageNews Release--Hawaii small-business owners also vote on trespassing, unemployment and renewable energy.
Want to be a Small-Business Leader?NFIB is recruiting members to serve on its Leadership Council.
Join Us for Walk Around the Captiol, Jan. 17NFIB members taking the small-business message directly to legislators.
YEF Scholarship Deadline Extended to Jan. 6Give a state student a helping hand with college tuition.
Vote Your State Member BallotResults center NFIB's lobbying position in Honolulu.
Check Out NFIB's 2012 State Voter Guides (Member Login Required)Election Day is here.
What Question Would You Ask?Development of NFIB's annual state member ballot will shortly commence. Results from the poll anchor small-business lobbying efforts.
A Salute to Our Long-Time MembersNFIB takes a moment to thank those businesses that have been with us for a quarter century or more, including those passing the 50-year mark.
Kalani High School Senior Wins Prestigious ScholarshipNews Release--Honolulu student one of 131 nationally to get Young Entrepreneurship award.
Would You Like to be a Small-Business Leader?NFIB is recruiting members to serve on its Hawaii council.
2012 State Member Ballot ResultsQuestions about paid sick leave, tax incentives, unemployment trust fund, returning workers round on annual survey.
Get the Latest on the Legislature on Channel 54State Director Melissa Pavlicek will join Chamber of Commerce official on the Kymberly Pine Show, which will air four times.
Your Day at the Capitol is March 14Annual NFIB/Hawaii Small Business Legislative Reception is an opportunity to meet top policymakers.
Why Doesn’t NFIB Take a Stand on This Issue?Knowing of what we speak on issues that matter most to our members has made us the only voice of small business that policymakers respect.
Walk Around the Capitol on January 20A showing of small-business force would help drive home opposition to an increase in the excise tax.
Have You Voted Your State Member Ballot?News Release--Annual NFIB poll underway.
Dec. 15 Deadline for Scholarship ApplicationTwo weeks left to apply now for a head start in college. NFIB/Hawaii members can help with a donation to the Young Entrepreneur Foundation.
Women’s International Leadership Conference, Sept. 20Attending small-business owners invited to stop by NFIB table at Sheraton Waikiki.
Have a Good Question to Ask?NFIB beginning preparations on 2012 state member ballot.
Is Your Employee Manual in Order?Basic step goes a long way to smoothing out relationships and preventing lawsuits.
Wi-Fi Warning: Small Businesses Take NoteNews Release--New copyright deal on Internet access.
Are You Prepared for an ICE Investigation?NFIB/Hawaii offers some tips should immigration officers come knocking on your door.
No Slowing Down During Summer MonthsNFIB/Hawaii is looking ahead to next legislative session and election year.
Breakfast With Experts a Big HitMore NFIB educational events being planned
Wake Up to Some Valuable Education
Background Checks—A Free Webinar, May 11Learn more about the risks and best practices of this vital employment tool.
10 Things You Should Know About PayrollFree webinar from NFIB/Hawaii, Wednesday, April 27
Free Webinar—Essential Workplace PoliciesSpend some time April 13 learning the Do's and Don'ts every small-business owner should know
State Small-Business Owners Weigh In on Five IssuesNews Release--Issues include punitive damages, illegal immigrants, independent contractors
Two Free March Webinars RemainSessions offered on how to protect yourself from lost computer data, and health insurance alternatives
National Entrepreneurship Week: Encourage Young People in their Entrepreneurial SpiritNational Entrepreneurship Week is happening February 18-25, 2012, highlighting how independent business owners are important mainstays of American Society. Learn more about NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation and donate to the Young Entrepreneur Awards to show your support for the next generation of small business owners.
Avoid The Top Five Most Expensive Tax ProblemsLast of NFIB/Hawaii webinar series concludes Feb. 23.
Free January Webinar: Alternative Funding SourcesThis month's series of free webinars offered by NFIB/Hawaii closes with Alternative Funding Sources to Start or Grow Your Business, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:00am HST.
NFIB Recruiting Leadership Council Members for HawaiiYou have an opportunity to help shape public policy at the State Capitol
List of Endorsed Candidates for Hawaii LegislatureNFIB recommends four state Senate and 11 state House of Representatives office seekers
Don't Forget To Download Your 2010 Hawaii Small Business Voter GuideElection Day is Nov. 2!
Hawaii’s Djou Gets Small Business Re-election NodDjou, who won the seat in a special election in May with NFIB’s support, is a proven, small business advocate.
You Can Nominate a Hawaii Student For a ScholarshipOnline applications for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation scholarship start Oct. 1
Patrick Parsons Named Hawaii’s Small Business Champion of the YearNews Release--Magazine marketer got entrepreneurial bug from watching his mother grow her small business.
Take Action: The Small Business Tax Increase Clock is TickingLearn how the small business tax increase clock is ticking! Tell Congress to make current tax rates permanent before small business is hit with a massive tax increase.
Hawaii Primary is in 2 WeeksOn Saturday, September 18, Hawaii will hold its federal and state primary elections.
5 Reasons to Talk to Hawaii Legislators NowMandatory paid sick leave, card check, caregiver leave, general excise tax and LLC ownership are all issues NFIB/Hawaii members should be paying attention to.
Just the Facts: Small Business Healthcare Tax CreditSupporters claim 4 million small businesses are eligible for the credit, but sadly the fact is less than 2 million small businesses will receive it. See your state's estimates.
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