We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public Business leaders and the general public responded in almost exactly the…
Here’s how we phrased the question: “People talk a lot about sustainability, the desire for Hawai‘i to produce what it needs in resources such as energy and food. How do you feel: Is it important for Hawai‘i to become more…
We asked that question and others in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public More than two-thirds of business leaders are very happy in…
We asked that question in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public Respondents were able to pick multiple sources for their Hawai‘i news (click…
Strong Results Now and Robust Optimism for the Future Good times seem to have gotten even better recently for construction companies and related businesses, according to a BOSS survey of industry leaders. The July and August issue of Hawaii Business…
We included those topics in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public. Respondents in both polls were asked how they felt about President Donald…
Here are the methodologies for the BOSS Survey and 808 Poll, which are the basis for multiple stories published in Hawaii Business Magazine during the second half of 2019. BOSS Methodology BOSS stands for Business Outlook and Sentiment Survey.…
BOSS Optimism Index Also Unchanged The Optimism Index is based on whether the business leaders surveyed feel the local economy will grow, hold steady or decline in the coming year. See the BOSS Performance Index. Economic outlook: 30% of the…
BOSS Performance Index Unchanged The Performance Index is based on changes in revenue, profit and staffing at the 405 companies surveyed. The latest results show steady growth, but less than the boom year of 2017. See the BOSS Optimism Index.…
