"What I find interesting is the change in laptops and devices I’ve seen people use at the airports since about 2006,” observes Phil Markowski, CEO and co-owner of the five Mac Made Easy computer sales and repair shops spread across…
For many Hawaiian musicians and singers, performing is both their passion and their livelihood. So, when there's not enough places to perform locally, or the pay is too low, they have to improvise. Some work day jobs and perform at…
This Month’s Expert: Vladimir Sasic, ChFC, CFP, AEP Managing Partner, Wealth Strategy Partners Q: Why should I be exit planning now when I don’t plan to sell my business for at least 10 years? A: “Begin with the end…
Most people in Hawaii have never heard of China Oceanwide. They will soon enough. The little-known Chinese conglomerate has purchased $569 million of real estate in West Oahu, including the remaining oceanfront land between Aulani and the Beach Villas at…
As head of Hawaiian Dredging since 2014, Majkut reveres the history of the state’s oldest full-service general contractor. The company has helped to shape the way Hawaii lives since 1902 through its involvement in big projects, including the Ala Wai…
Welcome to Hawaii Business Magazine’s Most Profitable Companies list, the only compilation of net profit performance in the state.
Business leaders were given a list of four potential obstacles and asked: Which affected you the most? Keeping costs in line 49% Hiring new staff and retaining current employees 30% Beating the competitors 13% Adjusting to the 24/7 digital world…
They may be young, but the women graduating from business schools these days already know what they want and they're shooting for the stars. They're passionate, assertive, organized, ambitious, altruistic and well-trained – often with many sets of business skills.…
Architects are currently dreaming up designs for the tower of classrooms that will become Hawaii's first vertical school. It will occupy part of a 10-story, 2.5-acre development on Pohukaina Street that will include stores and mixed-income rental apartments. It will…
