David Tyreman, author, World Famous

David Tyreman came from England at 24 years of age with “$5,000, a suitcase and a dream.” He lost the $5,000, but being broke only made him more determined to be financially successful. That determination paid off -- 7 years later he was a multimillionaire, owner of a multi-million dollar brand company and working with some of the most prestigious retail clients in the world, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Nordstom.

His rather quick rise to fame did not go unnoticed by the national media. Tyreman was featured in dozens of feature and business stories on CNN, the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times, just to name a few.

Now in business for 18 years, Tyreman has opted to relocate to Hawaii. He opened a new consulting and branding business in Hawaii two years ago and is now holding “Entrepreneur Boot Camps.” His primary focus is to teach small business owners how to stand out in the marketplace.

Small Business Hawaii has snagged Tyreman for its 31st Annual Business Conference set for Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Ala Moana Hotel, where he will discuss: “The Presentation is called: WORLD FAMOUS: The 4-Steps Between You and a World Compelled to do Business With You.”

Business owners wanting to know more about marketing and branding their businesses can sign up for the luncheon and Tyreman’s speech or attend the entire conference -- the first business conference of the year -- which begins at 8 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m.

Sam Slom, president of Small Business Hawaii, says besides Tyreman's speech, some of the highlights of the conference include:

• “Cliff Slater will share strategies aimed at construction of a tax-free HOT lanes reversible elevated toll facility instead of the $6 billion train tax.”
• State Labor Director Nelson Befitel will outline the Administration's legislative plans for business during 2007. City Deputy Prosecutor Chris Van-Marter and State DCCA Director Mark Recktenwald, will discuss business and identity theft.
• There will be a legislative panel headed by new Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, Sen. Carol Fukunaga and Rep. Gene Ward giving you a preview of the 2007 Legislative Session and its impact on small business, starting on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
• Three small business owners -- Owen O'Callaghan of Hawaiian Happy Cakes; Lori Komer, Leahi Swim School, Inc. and Wally "Famous" Amos, Chip n' Cookie -- share tips and strategies for small business success in this upbeat, positive outlook.

Sponsors of the Conference include: (Gold) Kaiser Permanente; (Silver) JS Services, The SystemCenter and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii; (Bronze) ALTRES Inc., Care Hawaii, Hartmann Metal Corp., Peterson Sign Co., KSSK Radio, Techniques Hawaii and Hawaii Reporter. (Green) Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant, Summerlin Insurance, Production Hawaii, AIG Insurance, Charley's Taxi, Edward Enterprises, Hawaii Bulletin Board, Mylene's Floral, Pacific Edge Magazine, Ted Hong, Attorney at Law.

For more information, call Small Business Hawaii at 396-1724 or log onto http://www.smallbusinesshawaii.com

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