Business and Professional Studies
Event Planning Mastery with Addison Bulosan
Join Addison Bulosan for an in-depth event planning class designed to equip aspiring and seasoned event organizers with the tools and strategies needed to create successful, impactful events. Whether you're planning community festivals, corporate gatherings, or private celebrations, this course will guide you through the essentials of event logistics, budgeting, marketing, sponsorships, and on-the-ground execution. Learn best practices from real-world case studies and gain hands-on experience in developing event plans that engage audiences and achieve organizational goals.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive event plan, including budgeting and logistics.
- Implement effective marketing and promotional strategies.
- Secure sponsorships and partnerships to support event success.
- Navigate permits, regulations, and risk management.
- Execute seamless event operations from setup to breakdown.
- Evaluate event performance and apply lessons learned for future success.
This course is ideal for community leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to enhance their event planning skills and make a lasting impact in their industry.
How to start a business
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.
