The Present and Future of Coworking
Local coworking spaces enjoy increased demand from digital nomads who drop in for a day or longer, from local companies giving up their own offices and from at-home workers who occasionally need more space.
Business & Industry
Restaurant Sales Keep Growing – But Not Everywhere in Hawai‘i
O‘ahu sales are flat on average, but gains continue elsewhere, according to the Food Gurus Index.
A Professional Coach Can Help You and Your Company
You don’t have to be in the C-suite to benefit from coaching—and it might happen at any point in your career.
The Statewide Effort to Turn Filmmaking into Hawai‘i’s Next $1 Billion Industry
Talent, training and financial incentives are driving a new era of filmmaking, TV and digital media production in the Islands.
“Solopreneurs” Hit Hard But Bouncing Back
For many months, the pandemic closed the craft fairs that sustain a lot of small local businesses. But entrepreneurs at those businesses innovated, increased online sales, and are now feeling more confident as fairs reopen, customers return and sales rebound.
April Was Great, May Even Better for Hawai‘i Restaurants
The Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index finds Waikīkī and Neighbor Island resort areas did especially well last month.
Half of Foreign Oil for Hawai‘i Comes from Russia and Libya
Hawai‘i got half of its imported crude oil in 2020 from Russia and Libya, which concerns at least one local environmental organization.
In-Person Events Are Back But Many Caveats Remain
"Hope" and "Hybrid" are two words Hawaiʻi event planners frequently use while organizing conventions, weddings and other gatherings this year as they see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel
Monthly Index Tracks Robust Rebound in Sales at Hawai‘i Restaurants
Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index tracks over 125,000 daily transactions at more than 130 restaurant units statewide.
Commercial vs. Personal Auto Insurance for Business Owners
Using your car for work? Choose your insurance coverage wisely. Kevin Kurosu of First Insurance Co. of Hawaii explains when business owners need commercial coverage instead of personal auto insurance.
Survival with Support from Others
Kalyn Kim's business was on the brink of shutting down completely back in March 2020. The turnaround for Kim came after a church group of small business owners banded together to share tips and successes, and found ways to support each other through the tough times.
A Coffee Reinvention
Part four of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Chocolate and Determination Create a Community
Part three of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Home Hot Pots and Help for Schools and Teachers
Part two of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic
Reinventing a Local Tradition: Businesses Helping Each Other
The pandemic has crippled thousands of small businesses in Hawai‘i and forced tens of thousands of people to find new jobs. Amid these personal tragedies are stories of grit, perseverance and transformation. Part one of a series of stories about resilience during the pandemic.
Hawai‘i Voices: Your Money, Your Kids, Your President
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.
Construction Industry: Stronger than the Rest
The BOSS Survey of 447 local business owners and executives statewide compares the construction industry to other local sectors.
Local Companies Remain Weak on Revenue, Profit and Employment
BOSS Survey of 447 business owners and executives finds lackluster performance on all three measures for most local companies
Two Maui Watermen Unleash the Foilboard
GoFoil’s innovative products take surfers to new heights – literally – without being tethered to a kite or sail.
Latest Mana Up Cohort Includes a Dozen Hawai‘i-based Companies
Read about all 12 companies, which are based on four different islands
Local Businesses Optimistic About Next 12 Months
BOSS Survey of 447 business owners and executives finds the most optimism about the local economy since 2004.
Half of Local Businesses: “Bruised but on Track”
Meanwhile, many other companies are “flourishing,” according to two local surveys that provide insight into the local economy and people’s outlook on the future.
My Job: Your Junk is My Mission
Aloha Junk Man removes clutter that people no longer want, from their property or business, and also responds to calls from insurance and remediation companies and real estate agents trying to sell houses that are unpresentable.
Utara Organics Provides Skin-Care Products from Kaua‘i
The company is part of Mana Up’s sixth cohort