SmallBiz Editor's Choice Awards 2018
Profiles of five local small businesses that are making waves this year.
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Hawaii's Lifeline
The container ship mahimahi is more than two football fields long. It's shown below, cozied up to the dock at Matson’s Sand Island terminal on a sunny Thursday afternoon. The Mahimahi backed in from Aloha Tower the night before, pushed…
Uber/Lyft vs. Taxis
In separate surveys (The BOSS Survey and The Island Issues Survey), we asked local business leaders and the general public about using taxis, Uber and Lyft. Both surveys were conducted for Hawaii Business in the final quarter of 2017 by…
5 Steps to Recovering from a Major Failure
All of us have made a mistake. Not a small misstep but a real “fail” that affected others, sent the work sideways and might have generated hushed chatter in the hallways. Leadership coach Wendy Nakamura says what really counts is…
You Can't Beat Robots So Work With Them
Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills On a cloudy day in Manoa, a pair of high school…
Education & Career Advancement Guide 2018
Education. Advancement. Success. Learn how these institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career. …
Pathways to Sustainability 2018
The companies featured provide solutions that are innovative, efficient and save money. This guide will help you to plan better practices that will benefit your company and community. We all share a goal of living in a vibrant, healthy community…
One Business Banking Move Worth Up to $500 [Sponsored]
Choosing the right Business Banking partner is one of the most important things you can do for your business. After all, these services directly affect how you manage your finances and serve your customers. Your decision can also be worth…
Four Signs HR Outsourcing Is Right For Your Business
Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to…
Old Ways, New Ways, Great Success
The inaugural Small Biz Academy Hilo featured an iconic panel of business leaders to a full house on Hawaii Island. Over 200 people packed the Grand Naniloa Hotel's Crown Room to hear Central Pacific Bank Executive Chair of the Board…
A Tale of Two Sons
Stussy opens new chapter store in Waikiki Avant-garde streetwear brand, Stussy, opened their fifth Chapter store in Waikiki this month, and the 900-square foot retail space is an opportunity for two sons to honor their father’s legacies. The store is…
EO Hawaii's Only Public Event in 2018 Features Ryan Avery [Sponsored]
Ryan Avery is touted as one of the Millenial generation's most profound speakers on generational leadership and strategic communication, and EO Hawaii is bringing him to Oahu on Tuesday, May 1 at the Alohilani Resort. At age 25, Avery became…