ISLAND BIZ
Aloha, everyone! The weather is cooling down a bit and our calendars are heating up with in-person activities and events. It’s great to see everyone in person again!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this year’s theme is ‘See Yourself In Cyber’, supporting the fact that cybersecurity is really all about people.
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes against the small business community reached $2.4 billion in 2021.
Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses.
A recent SBA survey shows that 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many businesses cannot afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity or do not know where to begin.
To assist small businesses with their cybersecurity implementation, the SBA will host its inaugural virtual National Cyber Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. This cybersecurity forum will help introduce American small businesses to tools, tips and resources
to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure, in addition to exploring new trends and challenges entrepreneurs are increasingly facing. The Summit will feature various speakers, including SBA Administrator Guzman, SBA Associate Administrator Madrid, SBA Resource
Partners, Small Business Development Centers, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, business chambers, state government partners, experts from the public/private sectors, major technology platforms and award-winning business
coaches.
The Summit will be presented in compact segments. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and access practical tips, problem-solving strategies, industry trends, threat avoidance and small business testimonials in order to learn how to help defend themselves
against cyber-attacks.
The Summit will be held from 6 AM to 11 AM HST. Registration for the event is open to all and at no charge. Sign up at
www.bit.ly/SBACyberSummit
See you next month!
Hazel
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Go to
www.sba.gov/hi and check out the Upcoming Events section to register or find out about more events.
Starting A Business in Hawaii
Presented by Hawaii SBDC
October 11, 2022, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST
Cost: $15
Registration/more information: Register
Fire Up Your Social Media
Presented by: SBA
October 13, 2022, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. HST
Location: Kapolei Civic Center
1000 Ulu`ōhi`a Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
Registration/more information: Register
Understanding Your Business Financials For Non-Accountants
Presented by Hawaii SBDC
October 19, 2022, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. HST
Cost: $15
Registration/more information: Register
5 Key HR Considerations for Small Business Employers
Presented by Hawaii SBDC
October 20, 2022, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. HST
Cost: $15
Registration/more information: Register
How to Write a Business Plan
Presented by Hawaii SBDC
October 21, 2022, Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HST
Cost: $15
Registration/more information: Register
Starting a Business in Hawaii
Presented by Hawaii SBDC
October 26, 2022, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HST
Cost: $15
Registration/more information: Register
PATENTS: Demystifying the Patent Process
Presented by VBOC of the Pacific
October 31, 2022, Monday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. HST
Registration/more information: Register
QuickBooks-Online 101 for Contractors
Presented by VBOC of the Pacific
November 1, 2022, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. HST
Location: FTZ9- Homer Maxey Conference Center
521 Ala Moana Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Registration/more information: Register
TRADEMARK BASICS: What Every Small Business Should Know NOW, Not Later
Presented by VBOC of the Pacific
November 1, 2022, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. HST
Registration/more information: Register
State, City & County Contracting 101
Presented by VBOC of the Pacific
November 2, 2022, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. HST
Registration/more information: Register
QuickBooks-Online 101 for Retailers
This hands-on QBO session is for you if you are in the retail industry.
Presented by VBOC of the Pacific
November 9, 2022, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. HST
Location: FTZ9- Homer Maxey Conference Center
521 Ala Moana Blvd 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Registration/more information: Register
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business
owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To
learn more, visit www.sba.gov/hi.
SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities
will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please call the SBA at 541-2990 to make arrangements.
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