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Q: What are the advantages of SBA 8a (minority owned)certification and Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned status for Hawaii small businesses seeking to enter the Department of Defense (DOD) market?
Q: We are just beginning to increase sales of our water to companies in Asia and would like to know more about lowering the risk of nonpayment and extending credit to our foreign buyers.
Q: My engineering design firm is developing traction with customers. While I’m comfortable with the technology development, I need a financial partner to manage what is growing wonderfully. How do I begin my search?
Q: My son wants to start a business but doesn't know how to go about it. Where should he get started? He is most concerned about financing.