June 2008

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Features
What Really Killed Aloha?

What Really Killed Aloha?

The long answer may be simple: Us

David K. Choo
Something’s Happening Here

Something’s Happening Here

A string of controversies on Kauai is changing the way people do business. The rest of the state might not be far behind

Scott Radway

Departments
Small Business: Feeling the Pain Archive »

Small-business strategies to deal with rising health insurance costs

Colette P. Fox
Small Business: The Industry of Oil Archive »

For 20 years, Oils of Aloha has manufactured pure kukui and macadamia oils and innovative skin and haircare products

Jolyn Okimoto Rosa
Small Business: 5 Steps for Handling Angry Customers Archive »

Customer service can be one of the most rewarding aspects of running a business — except when you’re de­lt an irate patron or client.

Kyle Galdeira
Small Business: National Champion Archive »

Johnson Choi wins one of the SBAs top awards by supporting ethnic businesses
Letters to the Editor: Letters 06/08 Archive »

What our readers have to say
Innovation: Touching Messages Archive »

When he couldn't remember the names of all his wedding guests, Tony Barnhill programmed his iMac to greet them.

Jason Ubay
Spin Zone: Is the current process for union certification in Hawaii working? Archive »

Is the current process for union certification in Hawaii working?
Talk Story: Rex D. Johnson, President and CEO, Hawaii Tourism Authority Archive »

Rex D. Johnson, President and CEO, Hawaii Tourism Authority
Dining with Dave: Soup for the Soul (and the Face) Archive »

Tenkaippin's collagen ramen makes you feel pretty, inside and out

David K. Choo
Parting Shot: Safe Harbor Archive »

A portrait of Hawaii business life
Editor's Note: Aloha Airlines Exposes the Leadership Void Archive »

Aloha Airlines Exposes the Leadership Void

Kelli Abe Trifonovitch
Features: What Really Killed Aloha? Archive »

The long answer may be simple: Us

David K. Choo
Features: Something’s Happening Here Archive »

A string of controversies on Kauai is changing the way people do business. The rest of the state might not be far behind

Scott Radway