5 Steps to Choosing Someone to Mentor
Mentorships provide numerous benefits to both participants and their businesses.
Business & Industry
Small Businesses Should Line Up Loans Before They Need Them
There are good reasons for the old cliche, "You don't ask the bank for money when you need it." First and foremost, rushing to a bank in a cash-flow crisis tells bankers that you are ineffective at planning and management.…
107 Years of Eggs on Oahu
Fourth-generation chicken farmer Chris Peterson inspects eggs over the candler, part of a machine that checks egg fertility and shell quality. The machine is crucial in handling the around 6,800 eggs per day from over 7,000 chickens at Petersons' Upland…
Transformational Change from Nonprofit Called Partners in Development Foundation
“We went from a couple of guys sitting around having a beer, to over 300 people working here. That’s what happens when you don’t have any adults around – adults only tell you what you can’t do,” chuckles Jan Dill.…
Our Kakaʻako: Connecting People and Place
Past or present, people remain the soul of Kakaʻako Ewa-uplifting its concrete facade, splashing color and character across sullen streets, and creating new spaces for communions and opportunities.
Hawaii's Biggest Cooking School Just Got Bigger
Food is at the heart of local culture. Whether we prepare, serve or simply eat it, food lets us show affection, support and sympathy for those closest to us. Those are big reasons that so many young people choose careers…
BizWiz: Attract Your Dream Investor
Q: How do I position my company to land my dream investor? A: Every major milestone has a story, which only comes to life in hindsight. In April 2017, what had been Energy Excelerator transformed and became Elemental Excelerator, a…
Divorce in Hawaii: Till Debt Do Us Part
Divorce is painful no matter where you live, but the pain in your wallet can be especially torturous in Hawaii. Hawaii is highly ranked for quality of life – which helps marriages thrive – but is also worst in the…
Acts of Aloha: A Partnership for Angels [Sponsored]
Something as simple as a toy or a blanket can lift the spirits of people in need, light up their faces and perhaps even change their lives. During the holidays each year, The Salvation Army’s statewide Angel Tree program invites…
