At Least 10% of U.S. Home Sales Are DIY
The number of homes for-sale-by-owner was up nationwide in 2022. Several local companies offer to list the homes on MLS and handle the closing for a flat fee, but you do most everything else.
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My Second Job Is Performing in Drag as Marina Del Rey
“Drag is an artistic means of expression,” says Mark Imaizumi, who has developed his art over 25 years.
Keeping Hawai‘i Healthy 2023
As Hawai‘i begins to loosen Covid regulations, hear from our local healthcare leaders on the key issues affecting our state in the coming year.
The Best of Small Business in Hawaiʻi 2023
Profiles of 12 local companies that won our 2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards for their ingenuity, grit, service, perseverance or all of the above. Plus two inductees into the 2023 Hawai‘i Small Business Hall of Fame, each more than a century old.
The Other Gender Gap Starts in Kindergarten
As boys fall farther behind in school, it’s time to seriously consider the benefits of “redshirting.”
Weak Yen Helps Curtail Japanese Investment in Hawai‘i Real Estate
But a local expert expects Japanese investors – and tourists – will eventually return because their passion for the Islands remains strong.
Fujikami Florist Has 104 Years of Experience Expressing Emotions Through Flowers
SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards Hall of Fame: Eileen Miura continues a proud family legacy at Hawai‘i’s oldest florist in Downtown Honolulu.
Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery Preserves a No-frills, Family Atmosphere on Kaua‘i
SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards Hall of Fame: Fourth-generation owner Jonathan Ota maintains the spirit of the original Līhu‘e breakfast spot started in 1916.
We’ll Reveal the New Mana Up Companies, But First a Giveaway
Mana Up is putting together a basket of local products from the 11 companies in its latest cohort. Here’s how you can win it.
Lawsuits Challenge a Central Part of the Real Estate Business
The actions test the assumption that sellers must pay the commission for a buyer’s agent.
Aloha Revolution Turns a Small Online Store into a Major Shirt Brand
2023 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award winner: Owner Ed hopes to spread his aloha with unique designs and special fundraiser shirts.
The Transformed World of Tipping: What You Should Know
Digital payment systems, inflation and pandemic challenges can make tips more crucial for Hawai‘i workers – and more confusing for customers.