Request a librarian retrieve copies of documents from our digital archives or receive further assistance by e-mail to library@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Agriculture Hawaii: The official publication of the Hawai`i Farm Bureau Federation. (April-June 2007) [Newsletter] Cover storey: "Welcome to the Web: Maui farmers reap more sales via the computer."
Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Milestones: A review of 2006. (Received March 2007) [Print] Also online.
American's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for People & Their Communities. (2006) United Health Foundaiton. Online.
The Creative Industry in Hawai`i. (April 2007) Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Creative industries refer to a set of interlocking industry sectors that focus on creating and exploiting intellectual property products, such as the arts, films, games or fashion designs, or providing busines-to-business services such as advertising. Online.
Focus Maui Nui Executive Summary and Final Report (December 2003) [Print and Electronic] A project and publication of the Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. Online.
Encyclopedia of Associations, Vol. 1: National Organizations of the U.S. by Thomson Gale Publishers. (2004) [Book] Gift from Maui Community College Library. A guide to more than 22,000 national organizations, including trade, business, and commercial; environmental and agricultural; legal, governmental, public administration, and military; and many more.
Encylopedia of Associations: International Organizations, by Thomson Gale Publisers. (2005) [Book] Gift from Maui Community College Library. A guide to more than 29,000 International nonprofit membership orgaqnizations including multinational and binational groups, and national organizations based outside the United States, convered with all subjects or areas of activity. Great for finding international business contacts and industry networking.
Get the Most from Your SBIR Technology: How to Work with Government and Commercial Markets, from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer. (Issued September, 1999). The Federal Laboratory Consortium is the nationawide network of Federal laboratories that provides the forum to develop strategies and opportunities fo rmoving government technologies to the marketplace.
Hawai`i Tourism Authority Style & Resource Guide. (2007) [Electronic] Includes Hawaiian language style sheet and a list of web links to other databases, journals, and publications both in English and Hawaiian languages. Click here.
National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States, by Columbia Books, Inc. (2006) [Book] Gift from Maui Community College Library. This book lists over 7,400 trade associations, professional societies, labor unions, and similar national groups. Great source for industry statistical and networking contacts.
Pacific Business News' Book of Lists 2007. [Book] A valued tool in reseach business and, especially in finding business leads. Over 150 pages of tables containing Hawaii businesses.
Pandemic Flu and the Potential for U.S. Economic Recession: A state-by-state analysis. (March 2007) [Electronic] Featuring key progress in U.S. pandemic preparedness and key concerns for U.S. pandemic preparedness. Click here.
Pay Rates in Hawaii, 2006, by the Hawaii Employers Council. (Issued October 2006). [Electronic] Results from the 60th annual survey by the Hawaii Employers Council. Pay rates for positions from general office clerical, human resources, housekeeping, retail, facilities, maintenance, construction, and more. Private and public sector sections.
Procurement Opportunities Guide: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Selling to Government and Corporations. (April 2006) by Braddock Communications.
Revenue Trends. (February, March and April 2007) [Newsletter Print and Electronic] Hawai`i State Department of Taaxation monthly statistical publication. Online.
The Small Business Advocate, from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy. (April and May 2007) [Print and Electronic Newsletter] Click here.
The Small Business Financial Resource Guide, (April 2006) by Braddock Communications. Includes a special section on how to succeed in changing times.
Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2007, A National Data Book, by the U.S. Census Bureau. On the web at http://www.census.gov/statab/www/. [Book]. This book is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publicaitons and sources.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
6 New Shopping Centers Proposed for Maui
Here at the Library we are always being asked for projections statistics, especially on housing growth, new development plans, and renovations and remodeling stats, ... well, here's an article addressing the retail boom building up in Hawaii and specifically, on Maui from the Sunday, June 3, 2007 Honolulu Advertiser.
Friday, June 01, 2007
Maui County Data Book 2006 Now Available
The Maui County Data Book 2006 is now available in both print and digital format. The book is an annual collaboration between the Maui County Office of Economic Development and the Hawai`i Business Research Library.
Collected from a wide range of print and electronic resources, the book is designed to help businesses and individuals with informed decision making. Compiled and maintained by the Hawaii Business Research Library (HBRL), the databook is the definitive statistical reference for Maui County providing over 240 pages of data and statistics on population, education, construction and housing, finance and labor, visitor industry, domestic trade, maps and more.
The 2006 Maui County Data Book is available for $20 and may be purchased at the Hawai`i Business Research Library in Kihei at 590 Lipoa Parkway #136; or at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.
For additional information, contact the Hawai`i Business Research Library at (808) 875-2400 or email library@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Collected from a wide range of print and electronic resources, the book is designed to help businesses and individuals with informed decision making. Compiled and maintained by the Hawaii Business Research Library (HBRL), the databook is the definitive statistical reference for Maui County providing over 240 pages of data and statistics on population, education, construction and housing, finance and labor, visitor industry, domestic trade, maps and more.
The 2006 Maui County Data Book is available for $20 and may be purchased at the Hawai`i Business Research Library in Kihei at 590 Lipoa Parkway #136; or at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall.
For additional information, contact the Hawai`i Business Research Library at (808) 875-2400 or email library@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Now Hiring: Research & Cataloging Librarian
Job Summary
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), Hawaii Business Research Library in Kihei, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Duties: Serves the small business community by assisting clients of the Hawaii Business Research Library with their business information research needs and by cataloguing, organizing and maintaining library materials. Logs research and usage statistics into Hawaii SBDC Network and library in-house database systems for required reports to grantors and administrators. Assists Library Director with report generation, custom research, cataloging, and/or current awareness, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science (Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and three (3) years of experience will substitute for a Masters Degree). Experience: One to three (1-3) years of experience in a public, special, academic or corporate library setting and in providing reference services and the use of reference materials, both print and electronic. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of research methodologies. Working knowledge of print and computerized information across a broad range of business, industry, marketing and scientific sources and other primary and secondary information sources. Knowledge of existing business and government structure, including socio-economic information and demography. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out research projects from inception and the reference interview to completion and follow up with the client. Ability to analyze and apply information on client needs and interest to the selection of appropriate materials. Advanced Internet search skills and ability to navigate a wide variety of commercial on-line bibliographic databases at a proficient level. Skilled at using software programs for database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations. Proficiency in basic cataloging skills. Desirable Qualifications: One to three (1-3) years of experience working in a business, economic, or related corporate, special, or academic library. Experience in providing customized business research and reference services. Experience with Library of Congress and government document cataloging classification schemes. Knowledge of business conditions in Hawaii. Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing small businesses in Hawaii. Experience with web-based research guides. Evidence of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness. Inquiries: Sonia Isotov 875-2400 (Maui). Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on Employment and navigate to Job Announcements/Apply for a Job. However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. EEO/AA Employer.
Please apply before:
06/15/2007
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), Hawaii Business Research Library in Kihei, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Duties: Serves the small business community by assisting clients of the Hawaii Business Research Library with their business information research needs and by cataloguing, organizing and maintaining library materials. Logs research and usage statistics into Hawaii SBDC Network and library in-house database systems for required reports to grantors and administrators. Assists Library Director with report generation, custom research, cataloging, and/or current awareness, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science (Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and three (3) years of experience will substitute for a Masters Degree). Experience: One to three (1-3) years of experience in a public, special, academic or corporate library setting and in providing reference services and the use of reference materials, both print and electronic. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of research methodologies. Working knowledge of print and computerized information across a broad range of business, industry, marketing and scientific sources and other primary and secondary information sources. Knowledge of existing business and government structure, including socio-economic information and demography. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out research projects from inception and the reference interview to completion and follow up with the client. Ability to analyze and apply information on client needs and interest to the selection of appropriate materials. Advanced Internet search skills and ability to navigate a wide variety of commercial on-line bibliographic databases at a proficient level. Skilled at using software programs for database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations. Proficiency in basic cataloging skills. Desirable Qualifications: One to three (1-3) years of experience working in a business, economic, or related corporate, special, or academic library. Experience in providing customized business research and reference services. Experience with Library of Congress and government document cataloging classification schemes. Knowledge of business conditions in Hawaii. Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing small businesses in Hawaii. Experience with web-based research guides. Evidence of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness. Inquiries: Sonia Isotov 875-2400 (Maui). Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on Employment and navigate to Job Announcements/Apply for a Job. However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. EEO/AA Employer.
Please apply before:
06/15/2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Hawai`i SBDC Network Hires New Library Director
Sonia Isotov King has been named library director for the Hawai`i Business Research Library. King has been serving as the acting library director since February after the previous director Ruth Corn retired. A Library staff member since 1992, King worked most recently as the Library's research and cataloging librarian. King holds a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Hawai`i.
Monday, March 05, 2007
10 Reasons to Love Hawai`i Small Business
For Release: February 12, 2007 Contact: John McDowell
SBA Number: 07-05 ADVO (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@sba.gov
Ten Reasons To Love Hawaii Small Business
The Heart Of The State’s Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses are the heart of Hawaii’s economy, and the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is sending them this Valentine with the reasons to love them.
Ten Reasons To Love Hawaii Small Business
10. Small businesses make up 96.8 percent of all Hawaii employers.
9. Small businesses create more than 50 percent of the American nonfarm private gross domestic product (GDP).
8. Small patenting firms produce 13 to 14 times more patents per employee than large patenting firms.
7. The 113,800 small businesses in Hawaii are located in every community and neighborhood.
6. Small businesses employ 57.4 percent of Hawaii’s non-farm private sector workers.
5. Home-based businesses account for 53 percent of all small businesses.
4. Small businesses are 97 percent of America’s exporters and produce 26 percent of all export value.
3. Hawaii saw an estimated 3,763 new small firms with employees start-up in the last year measured.
2. There are approximately 58,100 minority-owned businesses and 29,897 women-owned businesses in Hawaii, and almost all of them are small businesses.
1. The latest figures show that small business creates 65 percent or more of America’s net new jobs.
The Office of Advocacy, the “small business watchdog” of the government, examines the role and status of small business in the economy and independently represents the views of small business to federal agencies, Congress, and the President. It is the source for small business statistics presented in user-friendly formats and it funds research into small business issues.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/2004.html.
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The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. The presidentially appointed Chief Counsel for Advocacy advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. For more information, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.
SBA Number: 07-05 ADVO (202) 205-6941
john.mcdowell@sba.gov
Ten Reasons To Love Hawaii Small Business
The Heart Of The State’s Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small businesses are the heart of Hawaii’s economy, and the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is sending them this Valentine with the reasons to love them.
Ten Reasons To Love Hawaii Small Business
10. Small businesses make up 96.8 percent of all Hawaii employers.
9. Small businesses create more than 50 percent of the American nonfarm private gross domestic product (GDP).
8. Small patenting firms produce 13 to 14 times more patents per employee than large patenting firms.
7. The 113,800 small businesses in Hawaii are located in every community and neighborhood.
6. Small businesses employ 57.4 percent of Hawaii’s non-farm private sector workers.
5. Home-based businesses account for 53 percent of all small businesses.
4. Small businesses are 97 percent of America’s exporters and produce 26 percent of all export value.
3. Hawaii saw an estimated 3,763 new small firms with employees start-up in the last year measured.
2. There are approximately 58,100 minority-owned businesses and 29,897 women-owned businesses in Hawaii, and almost all of them are small businesses.
1. The latest figures show that small business creates 65 percent or more of America’s net new jobs.
The Office of Advocacy, the “small business watchdog” of the government, examines the role and status of small business in the economy and independently represents the views of small business to federal agencies, Congress, and the President. It is the source for small business statistics presented in user-friendly formats and it funds research into small business issues.
For more information, visit the Office of Advocacy website at http://www.sba.gov/advo/research/2004.html.
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The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. The presidentially appointed Chief Counsel for Advocacy advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policy makers. For more information, visit www.sba.gov/advo, or call (202) 205-6533.
Friday, February 23, 2007
SBDC Center Director & HBRL In The News
An article in the Honolulu Advertiser today recognized the work of O`ahu Center Director, Caroline Kim, with a local swimming pool service company in obtaining a small business loan. The article also mentions the use of the HBRL by Kim to obtain resources and information that have helped the client run his business. Click here to read the full-text.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Library Director Ruth Corn Retires
On February 2, 2007, Ruth Corn retired as library director of the Hawai`i Business Research Library. Ruth founded the library in 1992 when it was first created by the Maui Economic Development Board, and later oversaw its eventual transition to a specialty center under the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network's statewide small business assistance program. In 2004 she was recognized for her achievements when she received the SBA's Research Advocate Award for the State of Hawai`i. The new Acting Director is Sonia Isotov King.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Libraries are Key to Building Local Economic Base Says New Study
January 11, 2007 (Evanston, ILL) – Public libraries build a community’s capacity for economic activity and resiliency, says a new study from the Urban Institute. Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development adds to the body of research pointing to a shift in the role of public libraries -- from a passive, recreational reading and research institution to an active economic development agent, addressing such pressing urban issues as literacy, workforce training, small business vitality and community quality of life. The study was commissioned by the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Click here.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Census Bureau Special Edition Facts for Features: Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLI will be played Feb. 4 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. It marks the 40th anniversary of the first AFL-NFL championship game, in which the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining how life in the United States has changed since Super Bowl I. This fact sheet also examines the demographics of the host city, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event. Unless otherwise indicated, the data come from the 2005 American Community Survey. Click here.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Register Now! NxLevel Entrepreneurial Planning Series
NxLevel Business Plan = Inspired Employees + Engaged Partners + Happy Customers
Attracting and keeping great employees, strategic partners, and customers means having a well thought out, compelling business strategy that both helps people make a difference and provides economic value. A great opportunity to “work on” your business strategy and the systems to support its implementation is the upcoming NxLevel Entrepreneurial Planning Series starting on Monday, February 5th, at the Maui Research and Technology Center in Kihei. The program continues over twelve weeks on Monday evenings.
Our collegue, David Fisher, Center Director Maui SBDC, leads the NxLevel program, along with guest business professionals both from Maui and visiting. The best part, however, is interacting with your fellow participants. Past participants have included Pacific Biodiesel and Latitudes Lighting, who have both won the SBA’s Small Business of the Year Award. Other top Maui companies who have taken the NxLevel program include the recent Pacific Business News Top 50 Growth Companies, Kila Kila Employer Services and TMC General Contracting, along with their spin-off company, Island Concrete Manufacturing Systems. Professional friendships developed at NxLevel go on past the twelve weeks of the class.
The cost of the program is $499. For more information about NxLevel™, call the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center at 808-875-2402; to register online, click here.
Attracting and keeping great employees, strategic partners, and customers means having a well thought out, compelling business strategy that both helps people make a difference and provides economic value. A great opportunity to “work on” your business strategy and the systems to support its implementation is the upcoming NxLevel Entrepreneurial Planning Series starting on Monday, February 5th, at the Maui Research and Technology Center in Kihei. The program continues over twelve weeks on Monday evenings.
Our collegue, David Fisher, Center Director Maui SBDC, leads the NxLevel program, along with guest business professionals both from Maui and visiting. The best part, however, is interacting with your fellow participants. Past participants have included Pacific Biodiesel and Latitudes Lighting, who have both won the SBA’s Small Business of the Year Award. Other top Maui companies who have taken the NxLevel program include the recent Pacific Business News Top 50 Growth Companies, Kila Kila Employer Services and TMC General Contracting, along with their spin-off company, Island Concrete Manufacturing Systems. Professional friendships developed at NxLevel go on past the twelve weeks of the class.
The cost of the program is $499. For more information about NxLevel™, call the Hawai’i Small Business Development Center at 808-875-2402; to register online, click here.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Acquisitions - February 2007
Request a librarian retrieve copies of documents from our digital archives or receive further assistance by e-mail to library@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Milestones: A Review of 2005. [Book] Includes mini CD-rom. This publication is a compilation of noteworthy AFRL technology milestone stories for 2005.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006. [Book] Prepared by the Department of Finance Director, Kalbert K. Young, County of Maui.
Connections. (February 2007) [Newsletter]. This print newsletter is a monthly publication of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include a listing of new members, profiles of Chamber members, and event announcements.
Core Four Business Planning Course. (2005) [Book] This workbook or self-study guide was developed by the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund and is a culmination of 10 years of teaching entrepreneurs to plan businesses. This program is currently being offered as a business planning series by the Maui Economic Opportunities' Business Development Division under Susie Thieman.
County Business Patterns, 2003-2004. (Issued July 2006) [CD-ROM] Product of the U.S. Census Bureau.
ECON02 Report Series: Economic Census 2002. (Issued July 2006). [CD-ROM] The Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level; by geographic area, subject, and more. Great source of industry statistics. Click here to go to online version.
Hawai`i Retailer Journal. (Winter 2006/07) [Newsletter] This print newsletter is a quarterly publication of the Retail Merchants of Hawai`i trade association. We highly recommend membership to any Hawai`i retailer.
Magazines for Libraries. (2005) [Reference book] Prepared by R.R. Bowker's Database Publishing Group. This 14th edition includes 6,853 titles classified by a detailed Subject Index and a Title Index.
Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development, by the Urban Libraries Council. (2007) [Digital Document]. This study looked at how public libraries contribute to the human dimension of economic development.
Statistics of Hawai`i Agriculture (2005) [Reference book]. Issued December 2006 by the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture, this publication is an indepth statistical abstract of the agriculture industry in Hawaii and includes individual statistical breakdowns for various crops, livestock, and more. Also, available on the web at http://www.nass.usda.gov/hi/.
Traffic Station Maps, Hawai`i Department of Transportation, 2005. (Issued January 2007). [CD-ROM]. Maps produced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District.
Zip Code Business Patterns, 2003-2004. (Issued August 2006) [CD-ROM]
Air Force Research Laboratory Technology Milestones: A Review of 2005. [Book] Includes mini CD-rom. This publication is a compilation of noteworthy AFRL technology milestone stories for 2005.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006. [Book] Prepared by the Department of Finance Director, Kalbert K. Young, County of Maui.
Connections. (February 2007) [Newsletter]. This print newsletter is a monthly publication of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include a listing of new members, profiles of Chamber members, and event announcements.
Core Four Business Planning Course. (2005) [Book] This workbook or self-study guide was developed by the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund and is a culmination of 10 years of teaching entrepreneurs to plan businesses. This program is currently being offered as a business planning series by the Maui Economic Opportunities' Business Development Division under Susie Thieman.
County Business Patterns, 2003-2004. (Issued July 2006) [CD-ROM] Product of the U.S. Census Bureau.
ECON02 Report Series: Economic Census 2002. (Issued July 2006). [CD-ROM] The Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level; by geographic area, subject, and more. Great source of industry statistics. Click here to go to online version.
Hawai`i Retailer Journal. (Winter 2006/07) [Newsletter] This print newsletter is a quarterly publication of the Retail Merchants of Hawai`i trade association. We highly recommend membership to any Hawai`i retailer.
Magazines for Libraries. (2005) [Reference book] Prepared by R.R. Bowker's Database Publishing Group. This 14th edition includes 6,853 titles classified by a detailed Subject Index and a Title Index.
Making Cities Stronger: Public Library Contributions to Local Economic Development, by the Urban Libraries Council. (2007) [Digital Document]. This study looked at how public libraries contribute to the human dimension of economic development.
Statistics of Hawai`i Agriculture (2005) [Reference book]. Issued December 2006 by the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture, this publication is an indepth statistical abstract of the agriculture industry in Hawaii and includes individual statistical breakdowns for various crops, livestock, and more. Also, available on the web at http://www.nass.usda.gov/hi/.
Traffic Station Maps, Hawai`i Department of Transportation, 2005. (Issued January 2007). [CD-ROM]. Maps produced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District.
Zip Code Business Patterns, 2003-2004. (Issued August 2006) [CD-ROM]
Friday, December 15, 2006
Acquisitions - November 2006 - January 2007
Request a librarian retrieve copies of documents from our digital archives. E-mail to hbrl.sbdc@hawaii-sbdc.org for further assistance.
Agriculture Hawaii. (October-December 2006 issue). This journal is the official publication of the Hawai`i Farm Bureau Federation.
A Model Study for Establishing a Small Restaurant in Downtown Honolulu, by Edith Ho. (June 2004) An analysis prepared by Edith Ho for the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
America's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for People and their Communities. (2005). United Health Foundation. This report documents efforts to advance the health of people, and points to significant challenges that continue to confront communities across the nation. Tables present various health related statistics for each state.
Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources, 2006. (2005). This edition contains details of 3,478 grant support programs of government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, education and professional associations, and special interest organizations. It covers a broad spectrum of interests from academic to equipment and construction grants, in-service training, in a wide variety of fields.
Doing Business in Mexico 2007: Comparing Regulation in the 31 States and Mexico City. (2006) A copublication of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. This report measures the progress of the 12 states anlyzed in 2005 regarding quantitative indicators in business regulations and their enforcement. The indicators cover four areas of business regulation and their enforcement: stating a business, registering property, getting credit (registering collateral), and enforcing contracts. Two case studies are also presented.
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ehtical Guidelines, by the Graphic Artists Guild. (2003) Highlights include: salary, graphic design pricing, illustration pricing, sample contracts and forms, and more. This item was a gift of Lia Barrad, President and certified business consultant with Barrads.com, a business consulting and training service focusing on online marketing, and vendor management, among other related services.
Hawai`i Business (November and December 2006 issues). This monthly publication is one of the preeminent business journals in the state of Hawai`i.
Hawaii Dealer. 2006 Annual Yearbook Edition and 1st Quarter, 2006. Includes the Hawaii Auto Outlook report including vehicle sales figure by type and make, as well as hawaii retail market potential statistics.
Industry Snapshot: Farmers' Market. (August 2006) SBDCNet Connections Issue 36. Click here for electronic copy. A full-industry report on farmer's markets, links to research sources, demographic trends, and industry stats.
Maui Island Development Projects. (August 2006). Prepared by the Long Range Division of the County of Maui Department of Planning, these statistical tables include residential development project unit summaries by community plan, residential development project lisitings, and unit types with counts.
Maui Police Department Annual Report 2005. (2006) County of Maui publication. Highlight include a crime statistics.
Real Property Tax Valuations, Tax Rates & Exemptions, 2006-2007 Tax Year, State of Hawaii. (September 2006). Prepared by the Real Property Assessment Division, City and County of Honolulu. State and county real property tax valuation for fiscal year 2006-2007, including number and amount of exemptions, number of records by land use class, and real property tax rates. (Annual publication).
The Requirements Engineering Handbook, by Ralph R. Young. (2004) "This book is intended as a concise but thorough ready reference for requirements analysts (RAs) -- those who are assigned to determine the requirements for planned systems and software, both in computing and engineering."
The Small Business Economy For Data Year 2005: A Report to the President. (December 2006) United States Government Printing Office. Washington: 2006. This report is a review of how small businesses fared in the economy in 2005, in the financial markets, and in the federal procurement marketplace, new information about women in business, the link between education and entrepreneurship, an approach to economic development that has been called "economic gardening", finally, the Regulatory Flexibility Act in Fiscal Year 2005.
Agriculture Hawaii. (October-December 2006 issue). This journal is the official publication of the Hawai`i Farm Bureau Federation.
A Model Study for Establishing a Small Restaurant in Downtown Honolulu, by Edith Ho. (June 2004) An analysis prepared by Edith Ho for the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
America's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for People and their Communities. (2005). United Health Foundation. This report documents efforts to advance the health of people, and points to significant challenges that continue to confront communities across the nation. Tables present various health related statistics for each state.
Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources, 2006. (2005). This edition contains details of 3,478 grant support programs of government agencies, public and private foundations, corporations, community trusts, unions, education and professional associations, and special interest organizations. It covers a broad spectrum of interests from academic to equipment and construction grants, in-service training, in a wide variety of fields.
Doing Business in Mexico 2007: Comparing Regulation in the 31 States and Mexico City. (2006) A copublication of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. This report measures the progress of the 12 states anlyzed in 2005 regarding quantitative indicators in business regulations and their enforcement. The indicators cover four areas of business regulation and their enforcement: stating a business, registering property, getting credit (registering collateral), and enforcing contracts. Two case studies are also presented.
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ehtical Guidelines, by the Graphic Artists Guild. (2003) Highlights include: salary, graphic design pricing, illustration pricing, sample contracts and forms, and more. This item was a gift of Lia Barrad, President and certified business consultant with Barrads.com, a business consulting and training service focusing on online marketing, and vendor management, among other related services.
Hawai`i Business (November and December 2006 issues). This monthly publication is one of the preeminent business journals in the state of Hawai`i.
Hawaii Dealer. 2006 Annual Yearbook Edition and 1st Quarter, 2006. Includes the Hawaii Auto Outlook report including vehicle sales figure by type and make, as well as hawaii retail market potential statistics.
Industry Snapshot: Farmers' Market. (August 2006) SBDCNet Connections Issue 36. Click here for electronic copy. A full-industry report on farmer's markets, links to research sources, demographic trends, and industry stats.
Maui Island Development Projects. (August 2006). Prepared by the Long Range Division of the County of Maui Department of Planning, these statistical tables include residential development project unit summaries by community plan, residential development project lisitings, and unit types with counts.
Maui Police Department Annual Report 2005. (2006) County of Maui publication. Highlight include a crime statistics.
Real Property Tax Valuations, Tax Rates & Exemptions, 2006-2007 Tax Year, State of Hawaii. (September 2006). Prepared by the Real Property Assessment Division, City and County of Honolulu. State and county real property tax valuation for fiscal year 2006-2007, including number and amount of exemptions, number of records by land use class, and real property tax rates. (Annual publication).
The Requirements Engineering Handbook, by Ralph R. Young. (2004) "This book is intended as a concise but thorough ready reference for requirements analysts (RAs) -- those who are assigned to determine the requirements for planned systems and software, both in computing and engineering."
The Small Business Economy For Data Year 2005: A Report to the President. (December 2006) United States Government Printing Office. Washington: 2006. This report is a review of how small businesses fared in the economy in 2005, in the financial markets, and in the federal procurement marketplace, new information about women in business, the link between education and entrepreneurship, an approach to economic development that has been called "economic gardening", finally, the Regulatory Flexibility Act in Fiscal Year 2005.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Librarians push selves as alternative to Google Answers
Steve Johnson of the Chicago Tribune wrote an article about the lack of places for mediated answers online with the demise of Google Answers. He was then flooded with letters from librarians.
Monday, December 11, 2006
New York Times Editorial on Closing the EPA Libraries
The December 8th, New York Times had an editorial on closing the EPA Libraries, "Keep the EPA Libraries Open".
Friday, November 17, 2006
RMA Business Ratios Database Renewed; 2006-2007 Now Available
The 2006-2007 Risk Management Association's (RMA) eStatement Studies financial ratio benchmarks are now available to clients of the Library and the Hawai`i Small Business Development Center Network. For the first time, users will receive a client comparison worksheet allowing clients to enter data for an instant side-by-side comparison to the RMA data. This will allow for a direct comparison to the industry standard!
Generally, Financial Ratio Benchmarks include: 1) 16 classic financial statement ratios, clearly defined; 2) common-size balance sheet and income statement information. Six balance sheet and income statement line items are presented in common-size format; 3) data arrayed by asset and sales size. Six different asset and sales size categories are presented to ensure a perfect match to your situation; and 4) more than 640 industries at the four-digit SIC level. It doesn’t get more precise than four digits. Also provided are the corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
A sample ratio is available upon request.
Generally, Financial Ratio Benchmarks include: 1) 16 classic financial statement ratios, clearly defined; 2) common-size balance sheet and income statement information. Six balance sheet and income statement line items are presented in common-size format; 3) data arrayed by asset and sales size. Six different asset and sales size categories are presented to ensure a perfect match to your situation; and 4) more than 640 industries at the four-digit SIC level. It doesn’t get more precise than four digits. Also provided are the corresponding North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
A sample ratio is available upon request.
Maui TechOhana December 6th
On behalf of our SBDC Maui Center collegues, interested high technology companies are encouraged to join and attend the Maui TechOhana's next luncheon meeting, December 6th, at the Dune at Maui Lani, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Register.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Halloween Treats
"As Halloween Shifts to Seasonal Celebration, Retailers Not Spooked by Surge in Spending", from the National Retail Foundation. Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73.4%) will hand out candy, spending an average of $18.72 on sweets. About half (48.6%) plan to spend an average $15.63 decorating their homes or yeards. Consumers spend the most on costumes -- $21.57 per person (nearly 40% of all Halloween spending) -- though only a third of them (34%) will dress up. Three in 10 people (30%) will throw or go to a Halloween party.
From the U.S. Bureau of the Census, "Facts for Features and Special Editions: Halloween Issue" consists of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas intended to commemorate anniversaries or observances or to provide background information for topics in the news.
Acquisitions - October 2006
Analyzing new profit opportunitites: A guide to making business projects financially successful. by K. Tobias Winter, Ph.D., MBA. [Upton, MA: Agityne Corp.], 2006. Dicussed are methods on how to estimate market sizes, prices and their interdependency. This book is for people who develop new products or services and want to evaluate their market potential or find ways to improve upon them to make them more successful. (book)
Native Hawaiian-and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Firms: 2002. 2002 Economic Census. Survey of Business Owners. Company Statistics Series. Issued August 2006. U.S. Census Bureau. (report)
Online Education in the U.S., 2005. (report)
Maui Market Segment Assessment: Transient Vacation Rentals On Maui: A Comparative Analysis of the Geographic and Economic Footprint. August 2005. The Kauaian Institute. 2005. A report on the Maui County transient vacation rental industry which includes all visitor accomodations that are not hotel rooms, hostels, aparements, condos, or timeshare units. This includes private homes available for short-term rental, and bed and breakfast(B&B) units. (report)
Socio-Economic Forecast: The Economic Projections for the Maui County General Plan 2030.Prepared by the County of Maui Planning Department, June 2006. If you need new and updated population, housing, and income projections for Maui County, this report is a must have. Librarians have used this report for many construction-related information requests recently. (report)
Hawaii Economic Trend, July 24, 2006 issue from the Bank of Hawaii's Economic Research Center, and prepared by Paul H. Brewebaker, Chief Economist, Bank of Hawai`i. Highlights include data on the residential real estate market, unemployment, income, population change, tourism data, and more. Data presented by description and also a wide variety of bar and pie graphs, and charts. (economic indicator)
Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association, "Hawai`i Dealer:The Official Publication of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association". 4th Quarter 2006. This issue includes data on the shortage of auto technicians (wage rates, vacancy rates, etc.) and the used and new vehicle market in Hawai`i (registration numbers, dealership sales, to top selling models, and market shares).
Turner, Barry, edited by. The Stateman's Yearbook 2006: The politics, cultures and econmies of the world. A convenient and reliable starting point for information on internatinal affiars. A concise but comprehensive guide to world politics and economics.
Surety Information Office. How to Obtain Surety Bonds. Briefly, surety bond is a three-party agreement whereby the surety assures the project owner that the contractor will perform a contract in accordance with contract documents. Federal, state and local governments require surety bonds in order to manage risk on construction projects and protect taxpayer dollars. Many private project owners stipulate bonding requirements as well.
"Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, Eighth Edition for the Year 2005: Trend Analysis for the United States", published June 2006 by the Outdoor Industry Association. According to this study, 161.6 million Americans, aged 16 and older, participated in at least one of 22 active outdoor activities tracked in the study during 2005. While participation increased across the 22 outdoor activities from 159 million Americans age 16 and older in 2004 to 161.6 million in 2005, outings decreased by 11%. In 2005, Americans 16 and older took a total of 7.3 billion outings compared to 8.3 billion outings in 2004. Bicycling and fishing accounted for the bulk of that decline, with an approximate 800,000 and 300,000 outing decrease respectively. Despite that, both these sports ranked among the top five for most outings in 2005: bicycling (3.1 billion), trail running (1.3 billion), fishing (1 billion), hiking (800 million), and camping (347 million).
"Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Study", released August 2006 by the Outdoor Industry Association. The study details the enormous impact of outdoor recreation on the nation's economy. According to the study, active outdoor recreation contributes a total of $730 billion annually, supporting 6.5 million jobs (1 in 20 U.S. jobs), generating $88 billion in federal and state tax revenue and stimulating 8% of all consumer spending. This outdoor recreation economy is fueled by the more than three-quarters of Americans who participate in bicycling, camping, fishing, hunting, paddling, hiking, snow sports, and wildlife viewing activities.
"State of the Industry Report 2006", released by the Outdoor Industry Association. The Report finds that the Outdoor Industry is facing significant changes including an evolving participant and consumer as well as increased competition in the retail landscape. At the same time, the outdoor lifestyle is gaining in popularity and Americans are looking to accessible recreation as a solution to the inactivity crisis. The Industry continues to attract the attention of investors, and the outdoor business community has matured into a vibrant $33 billion industry. The forward looking 2006 State of the Industry report explores the potential in the Outdoor Industry through four key sections: Who's Playing, Who's Selling, Where We're Playing, and Where We're Headed.
You may also request a librarian to retrieve copies of documents from our digital archives. Email to hbrl.sbdc@hawaii-sbdc.org.
Native Hawaiian-and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Firms: 2002. 2002 Economic Census. Survey of Business Owners. Company Statistics Series. Issued August 2006. U.S. Census Bureau. (report)
Online Education in the U.S., 2005. (report)
Maui Market Segment Assessment: Transient Vacation Rentals On Maui: A Comparative Analysis of the Geographic and Economic Footprint. August 2005. The Kauaian Institute. 2005. A report on the Maui County transient vacation rental industry which includes all visitor accomodations that are not hotel rooms, hostels, aparements, condos, or timeshare units. This includes private homes available for short-term rental, and bed and breakfast(B&B) units. (report)
Socio-Economic Forecast: The Economic Projections for the Maui County General Plan 2030.Prepared by the County of Maui Planning Department, June 2006. If you need new and updated population, housing, and income projections for Maui County, this report is a must have. Librarians have used this report for many construction-related information requests recently. (report)
Hawaii Economic Trend, July 24, 2006 issue from the Bank of Hawaii's Economic Research Center, and prepared by Paul H. Brewebaker, Chief Economist, Bank of Hawai`i. Highlights include data on the residential real estate market, unemployment, income, population change, tourism data, and more. Data presented by description and also a wide variety of bar and pie graphs, and charts. (economic indicator)
Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association, "Hawai`i Dealer:The Official Publication of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association". 4th Quarter 2006. This issue includes data on the shortage of auto technicians (wage rates, vacancy rates, etc.) and the used and new vehicle market in Hawai`i (registration numbers, dealership sales, to top selling models, and market shares).
Turner, Barry, edited by. The Stateman's Yearbook 2006: The politics, cultures and econmies of the world. A convenient and reliable starting point for information on internatinal affiars. A concise but comprehensive guide to world politics and economics.
Surety Information Office. How to Obtain Surety Bonds. Briefly, surety bond is a three-party agreement whereby the surety assures the project owner that the contractor will perform a contract in accordance with contract documents. Federal, state and local governments require surety bonds in order to manage risk on construction projects and protect taxpayer dollars. Many private project owners stipulate bonding requirements as well.
"Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, Eighth Edition for the Year 2005: Trend Analysis for the United States", published June 2006 by the Outdoor Industry Association. According to this study, 161.6 million Americans, aged 16 and older, participated in at least one of 22 active outdoor activities tracked in the study during 2005. While participation increased across the 22 outdoor activities from 159 million Americans age 16 and older in 2004 to 161.6 million in 2005, outings decreased by 11%. In 2005, Americans 16 and older took a total of 7.3 billion outings compared to 8.3 billion outings in 2004. Bicycling and fishing accounted for the bulk of that decline, with an approximate 800,000 and 300,000 outing decrease respectively. Despite that, both these sports ranked among the top five for most outings in 2005: bicycling (3.1 billion), trail running (1.3 billion), fishing (1 billion), hiking (800 million), and camping (347 million).
"Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Study", released August 2006 by the Outdoor Industry Association. The study details the enormous impact of outdoor recreation on the nation's economy. According to the study, active outdoor recreation contributes a total of $730 billion annually, supporting 6.5 million jobs (1 in 20 U.S. jobs), generating $88 billion in federal and state tax revenue and stimulating 8% of all consumer spending. This outdoor recreation economy is fueled by the more than three-quarters of Americans who participate in bicycling, camping, fishing, hunting, paddling, hiking, snow sports, and wildlife viewing activities.
"State of the Industry Report 2006", released by the Outdoor Industry Association. The Report finds that the Outdoor Industry is facing significant changes including an evolving participant and consumer as well as increased competition in the retail landscape. At the same time, the outdoor lifestyle is gaining in popularity and Americans are looking to accessible recreation as a solution to the inactivity crisis. The Industry continues to attract the attention of investors, and the outdoor business community has matured into a vibrant $33 billion industry. The forward looking 2006 State of the Industry report explores the potential in the Outdoor Industry through four key sections: Who's Playing, Who's Selling, Where We're Playing, and Where We're Headed.
You may also request a librarian to retrieve copies of documents from our digital archives. Email to hbrl.sbdc@hawaii-sbdc.org.
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