When Raul Torres’ brothers called him boca, which means mouth in Portuguese, they were making fun of him. “Brazilians love to pick on your flaws,” says Torres, who grew up in Brazil. His flaw was his big mouth, according to his brothers, so large a dentist could climb inside. They repeatedly set his spot at the family table with a…
In January, Michael J. O’Malley became managing partner of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, responsible for the business, management and overall operations of one of Hawaii’s oldest law firms. With a team of over 60 attorneys, Goodsill is focused in all areas of business law and brings worldly experience, a global network and technological savvy to their clients. Read the story:…
The IRS announced today that it is accepting tax returns, with April 17 as the filing deadline for individuals. The IRS also explained tools and resources that will make the tax filing season a little easier for taxpayers. Here is the full text of today’s IRS announcement: IRS YouTube Videos: Claiming EITC or ACTC? Your Refund May Be Delayed —…
Facebook is changing the way it evaluates millions of news sites around the world and that process will change what you see on your Facebook news feed. One key question Facebook will ask you and other users in its surveys is: “How much do you trust each of these domains?” If your answer for Hawaii Business is “entirely” or “a…
In January, Michael J. O’Malley became managing partner of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, responsible for the business, management and overall operations of one of Hawaii’s oldest law firms. The 64-year-old alum of Kailua High School is also a corporate tax attorney, and first worked for the firm as a summer associate in 1978. O’Malley is a seasoned attorney who…
Every owner of a small or midsize business has faced the challenges of finding, hiring and training qualified staff, whether your business is based in Hawaii or on the Mainland. One increasingly popular option is remote workers, which this article addresses. A separate article will address outsourcing, another option with distinct differences. Generally, remote workers are your employees though they…
From left to right: Laurie FosterHawaii loves locally owned family businesses, and that gives them an advantage over Mainland companies. The problem is that it’s challenging for these businesses to continue operating beyond the first generation of family owners. “Only about 30 percent make it to the second generation, and about 12 percent make it to the third,” said Laurie…
Hawaiʻi loves locally owned family businesses, and that gives them an advantage over Mainland companies.
A clothing venture seems an unlikely calling for two botanists and a journalism major. But the three local women share a common desire: to see Hawaiian language, flora and fauna accurately and more fashionably portrayed on clothing. In 2006, Hina Kneubuhl, Jamie Makasobe and Ane Bakutis launched Kealopiko. In their workshop on Molokai, Bakutis oversees the dyeing, printing and sewing…
Rose Wong started her jewelry business while a junior at Kaiser High and now that she’s in college, she’s launching a line of fine jewelry that she hopes will become “the next Cartier.” Wong won the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards state qualifier last night advancing to the national competition in Dallas, Texas next month. “I think the most motivating thing…
On January 17, 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was imprisoned in Iolani Palace by a group of sugar barons and capitalists, yielding soverignty to the United States. Five years later Hawaii was made a territory of the U.S., and became the 50th state in 1959. Today, Hawaiiʻs people gathered together at the state capitol to recognize the 125th anniversary of the Hawaiian…
Casey Kwok owns Fook Yuen restaurant but he didn’t choose the provocative name. The landlord did. Twenty-five years ago, Kwok was vying for a restaurant location in Honolulu’s McCully Shopping Center. When the center’s landlord asked if he would accept his name suggestion, Kwok didn’t hesitate. “To make the landlord happy, we said yes,” he says. In Chinese, Fook Yuen means…
Sexual harassment is not just a Mainland problem, it also affects Hawaii workplaces. Here’s what employers can do to prevent it. If you think it doesn’t happen here, you’re wrong. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission look into more than 60 sexual harassment complaints each year in the Islands. And experts believe most cases…
Kanekoa Kukea-Shultz exists in a world of dichotomy. He is a farmer and an intellectual.
East Meets West Conference: Interview with Blue Startups Managing Partner Chenoa Farnsworth The annual East Meets West Conference brings together tech industry entrepreneurs and investors from markets in Asia, the U.S. Mainland and Hawaii. The event will take place on Oahu, February 1-2nd, with an agenda of international speakers focused on the topics of Blockchain, Travel Tech, and Social Impact…
Kiana Frank is one of those people that knew her career path from childhood. As a keiki from Kailua, Oahu, she was a self-described “inquisitive, young explorer,” discovering the natural nuances of Kawainui Marsh. Her grandmother told Kiana the story of Kawainui’s lepo ai ia or edible mud that was said to be delicious and nourished Kamehameha the Great’s warriors…
The Hawaii brand is beloved around the world and there are mom and pop enterprises that want to give that love back but don’t know how. Enter Mana Up, a new accelerator aimed at promoting homegrown Hawaii products and transforming them into million-dollar companies and brands. The new initiative launched an intensive 12-week accelerator session in January for its first…
Seeds of Success West Oahu Students Cultivate A Community To Learn, Live and Thrive Table of Contents Welcome Letter from the President Introduction West Oahu’s Big Promise Healthcare Home is Where the Health is Hospitality Elliot Mills On Your Mark. Get Set. GO WEST! Education Breaking the Mold Small Business Climb Pono Non-Profit The Protectors of Paradise Closing Remarks Dreaming…
What does it take to succeed in Hawaii? Here are stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. Contents Texaco Island Energy Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Customer Service Representative, Teresa Nagal, VP Retail Marketing & Community Relations Albert Chee, and Customer Service Representative Francis Tolentino pose for…
Contents Hawaii Forward The Power of Now: Achieving Hawaii’s Green Future Reduce & Save Work Smarter: Conserving Energy from 9 to 5 Get Inspired It’s Electric Bright Thinking Power Safe Mode The Clean, Green Team Meet Your Allies Sustainable Living People Power Energy Report Cool, Bright Tech Solutions LEARN MORE! We’re here to help you make smart energy choices…
It’s an honor for Adrian Kamalii to represent some of his childhood heroes professionally. The 35-year-old entrepreneur is the president of Pae Aina Communications. He is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama and Hawaii Pacific University. As a student, public and government relations was not on his radar until college, but during his formative years Kamalii actively participated in…
Art will rarely make you rich, but if the stars align, you might be able to turn your creative passion into a full-time job. Read the story: http://www.hawaiibusiness.com/art-jobs/ Shot by Jenny Sathngam Edited by Alexis Panoncillo var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video
Left to right: Reg BakerFOR A FULL RECAP OF THE EVENT CLICK HERE DATE AND TIME Friday, March 9, 2018 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION YWCA Laniakea Fuller Hall 1040 Richards Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 DESCIPTION How Tax Reform Affects You A panel of experts will explain tax reform’s impact on individuals, small businesses and nonprofits. $25 General Admission…
From left to right: Laurie FosterFOR A FULL RECAP OF THE EVENT CLICK HERE Hawaii Business magazine’s SmallBiz Academy returns to Windward Oahu! Hawaii’s family businesses will face a powerful storm in the next 10 years. According to a survey of over 150 family businesses, the 50th State’s locally-owned family businesses are in trouble because many of them are not setup with…