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If it sounds too good to be true, it’s most likely a scam

“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.

Prevention of sexual harassment is best policy

Question: GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he once brought his hand to his chin when talking with a female employee and mentioned that the woman was the same height as his wife. Is that sexual harassment? What is the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace?

Google Places could be a valuable tool for businesses

QUESTION: What's the most important thing a business should do to be found online?

Legal Aid Society assists in filing bankruptcies

Question: What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Employees should know options if wages are not paid

"Akamai Money" seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put "Akamai Money" in the subject line.

$5,000 cap should boost small claims court's load

QUESTION: The governor recently signed a bill into law that increases the maximum monetary claim that may be filed in small claims court to $5,000 from $3,500. What impact will this have on small claims filings?

Passion and planning key to women-owned startups

Question: What is the key information women should know before launching a startup?

BBB helps consumers with business complaints

Question: How can a person find out if there are complaints with the Better Business Bureau against someone or some business?

Social Security benefits vary with disabilities

Q: How much does Social Security pay on average per month to people who qualify for disability benefits? What is the disability criteria? [...]

General excise tax license required for business activity

“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.