June 2009

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Features

Is it Really Green?

Is it Really Green?

Common misconceptions of what is really sustainable. Find out what green initiatives are worth pursuing.

Hawaii Real Estate Market:  Where is the Bottom?

Hawaii Real Estate Market: Where is the Bottom?

Predictions from 10 of Hawaii's professionals. What they had to say about economic recovery.

Being the Best in the Worst of Times

Being the Best in the Worst of Times

Tips from top realtors on staying productive during a slow economy.

The Storm Warning

The Storm Warning

The president of Hawaii’s largest independent commercial real estate brokerage discusses the possibility of a collapse in the rents and prices for Hawaii’s stores, offices, hotels and...

Cold Calls and Shoe Leather

Cold Calls and Shoe Leather

Jamie Brown, a CRE All-Star and president of Hawaii Commercial Real Estate, talks about the business.

Departments

Feedback
Letters to the Editor

Feedback

Feedback and corrections.

Should I Sell My Home Myself?
Spin Zone

Should I Sell My Home Myself?

These professionals give you reasons why you should or should not sell your home yourself.

Kelvin Taketa
Talk Story

Kelvin Taketa

After the enormous changes in 50 years of statehood, a crucial question is where should we go in the next 50 years?

Editor's Note
Editor's Note

Editor's Note

Here is the talented group of people who produce Hawaii Business each month. We work hard to deliver the best magazine possible for our readers and advertisers by focusing on the big issues facing...

Cooling Tech
Innovation

Cooling Tech

Hawaii’s Pipeline Micro company understands that the harder your CPU works, the hotter it gets, which is why they introduce effective cooling products for your computers.

Brewmeister
This Month's Parting Shot:

Brewmeister

Parting shot of Gordon Biersch’s head brewer, Jeff Liles.

SmallBiz

Changing-course Lessons

Max Botticelli M.D., president and CEO of UHA, says the company originally had plans to be a university-based practice of medicine but now supplies health insurance.

Internet Transforms Home Sales, but Realtors Survive

The Internet is changing the real estate game. Here is what realtors need to do to compete.

Ask SmallBiz: Dividing Family Stock

What should the owners of a family business consider when dividing shares of stock among their children?