The Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network will offer free consultation sessions to small business owners and people looking to start a business from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Pacific Bank's Pearl Highlands branch

SBDC Honolulu director Caroline Kim will be available to discuss business planning, loans and other funding opportunities, buying or selling a business, marketing, and other subjects crucial to running a business. Appointments for a two-hour confidential session are recommended.

For information and to schedule an appointment, call Mary Dale at 541-2990, ext. 211, or e-mail her at mary.dale@sba.gov.