Among BOSS survey findings, leaders report upticks in optimism but rate the overall state of local businesses less favorably than the general public does.
In the latest BOSS Survey, 50% of store owners say profits have fallen, and 61% say their biggest challenge is finding good employees.
In the BOSS survey and 808 poll, 72% of business leaders and 78% of the general public say more needs to be done to reduce costs.
In our biannual BOSS Survey, only 42% of businesses were confident they’d be open in three years – down 14% from the year before.
Our biannual survey of business leaders and the general public gathers opinions about taxes, prices and who should lead the Maui recovery.
The newest BOSS Survey and 808 Poll tracks opinions about the UH system, remote vs. in-person work, and the tourism industry.
That’s one finding in the BOSS and 808 surveys, which cover guns, government corruption, red-light cameras and more.
The BOSS and 808 surveys also show that many businesses are tightening their budgets in anticipation of slow growth ahead.
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds 57% of companies raised prices last year. And a surprise: ESG and DEI policies are not especially popular.
Our biannual BOSS Survey finds cautious optimism about the local economy, and more businesses say they’re flourishing or on track.
Our biannual BOSS Survey found the construction industry is doing better than other industries, but leaders are less positive about the permitting process.
Business leaders and local residents report on remote work, masking, events, tourism, paying for local products and more.
Compared to before the pandemic, most of the 421 respondents say finding employees is still difficult.
421 business owners and execs say revenue, profit and employee counts are up, but optimism about Hawai‘i’s economy is falling.
BOSS survey shows revenue is up, and so are expectations for the future.
BOSS Survey and 808 Poll asked 396 Hawai‘i business leaders and 444 members of the public to share their thoughts on pressing issues.
BOSS Survey shows retail companies are optimistic despite escalating worries about rent, online competition and finding workers.
BOSS Survey shows revenue was up, but profits and optimism about Hawai‘i’s business climate have slipped.
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
Surveys of business leaders and the general public ask about remote work, shopping, eating out and more.
BOSS Survey looks at key factors in company performance – inside and outside the tourism industry.
We asked about personal vaccination statuses, whether workplaces have vaccination policies and how concerned people are about contracting the virus.
We asked business executives and the general public about the state of their companies, how they feel about the future and more.
BOSS Survey of business leaders and 808 Poll of the general public ask people about their personal finances, their children’s education during the pandemic, and Biden vs. Trump.