Before Going Back to School
Thinking of going back to school? Jennifer E. Walsh of Hawai‘i Pacific University suggests five things to consider before taking that big step.
Business & Industry
Support for Native Hawaiians
Kiley Adolpho, 39, says she tried for years to become a carpenter, but found there was a lot of competition and the field was male-dominated. “I tried to apply for part-time jobs, or full-time jobs when I was between jobs,…
Nonprofit Turns Local Students into Global-Minded Leaders
"It’s very easy for us to feel isolated here in Hawai‘i and not care about what else is going on in the rest of the world,” says Niki Shishido, executive director of the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council. But there…
Picking a Franchise
Sean Uezu helps you decide whether to buy a franchise and which one to choose. THIS MONTH'S EXPERT: Sean Uezu is president of the Popeyes Hawaii franchise and owner of Papa Murphy’s and T-Mobile franchises in Hawai‘i. Should I…
Shidler College Celebrates Gift of Education at Scholarship Luncheon
Shidler College awards 384 scholarships totaling nearly $1.2 million for the 2019-20 school year The UH Mānoa Shidler College of Business hosted more than 350 donors and students at its annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Resort…
What Will Happen If the Minimum Wage Goes Up?
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…
Is Personality Testing Done at Your Workplace?
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 There are many kinds of personality tests, the most famous being…
Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Money
Cyberattacks on consumers have become all too familiar news, and bank accounts are often targeted. We encourage consumers to follow the tips below to keep their bank accounts cyber-secure: 1. Keep contact information current. When transactions appear suspicious, banks can…
IIDA Hoʻohuli Awards 2019
Honoring commercial interior design excellence in Hawaiʻi Aloha! On behalf of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Hawaii Pacific Chapter, I’d like to thank you for taking this moment to celebrate our inaugural Ho‘ohuli Awards with us. We have…
