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8 Essential Leadership Skills for Today's World
Local leaders focus on what’s needed to lead in this period of crisis and rapid change This is an edited and condensed transcript of the opening session of this year’s Hawaii Business Magazine Leadership Conference, held July 28-30. The participants…
Implicit Bias: A Three-Part Report
Part I examines implicit bias in Hawai‘i. Part II offers ways for individuals to counter their own implicit biases. (One step: Learn to recognize biases rather than deny them.) And Part III looks at how organizations can improve their hiring,…
Disaster Preparedness is Good Business
Hurricane Douglas was yet another 2020 wake-up call for Hawaii businesses to maintain strong protocols for seamless operation and worry-free continuity. Our HR teams continually provide first line defense for COVID-19 risks, natural disasters and potential business interruptions, because the…
The 2020 Guide to Hawaiʻi's Shipping, Air & Transportation
Industry leaders share how they have adapted and transformed to serve Hawaiʻi's needs. With San Francisco 2,397 miles to the east and Manila, the Philippines 5,293 miles to the west, the Hawaiʻi archipelago is the most isolated in the world. …
The New Abnormal: 13 Off-the Wall Tips for Working at Home
Office workers’ dream of finding a mute button for their boss is a reality now that they are working from home. Hawaii Business Magazine intern Chase Dalzell offers 13 other ways to enhance your work-from-home environment. 1. Use the…
How New, Agile Networks of People Are Helping Hawai‘i
Pandemic and protest. Recession and rioting. The first half of 2020 pulled no punches. Hawai‘i dodged the worst of the pandemic, and we haven’t yet had any riots, but the situation is dire. Massive unemployment, sinkholes in the state budget…
Challenges Facing Nonprofits: AccesSurf
Virtual Interview with Cara Short, Executive Director, AccesSurf What has been your organization’s latest pivot or innovation? AccesSurf is about a lot more than accessible beach and adaptive water sports programs for people with disabilities. Over the years, AccesSurf has…
COVID Pivot:
Solutions from Y. Hata & Co., Limited for the New Normal
Y. Hata & Co., Limited has been an essential member of Hawaii’s economy for over 107 years spanning their journey from Hilo, Hawaii, to their current statewide reach. Still led by a 3rd generation Hata, this family-owned and locally operated…
Turn Your Rent Renegotiation into an Honest Give-and-Take, Not a Tug of War
Advice from both sides of the fence and the agents who sit in the middle, including separate tip sheets for tenants and landlords. Many businesses are struggling to pay rent as they scale back operations or close their doors entirely…
Retired CEO of HPM Building Supply, Robert “Bobby” Fujimoto, Dies
Robert "Bobby" Fujimoto, retired chairman and CEO of HPM Building Supply, died Thursday in Hilo, according to a news release from the company. He was 93. Fujimoto was the grandson of Kametaro Fujimoto, founder of HPM, which was established in…
Hawai‘i Coworking Spaces Adapt to COVID-19 Crisis
When their operations were derailed by COVID-19, three coworking communities pivoted so they could keep supporting their social enterprises, entrepreneurs and startups Coworking spaces are designed to foster innovation. So it is no surprise that these three collaborative communities pivoted…
Effectively Branding Your Company Now
Examples of local companies show you how to move beyond shock and panic to build your brand equity Four weeks ago, in just 48 hours, our branding studio lost every one of our monthly retainer clients, all of our upcoming…
How to Sell Amid COVID-19
Practical advice to help you sell and maintain customer relationships during this uncertain time Salespeople are struggling with how to sensitively approach customers and make sales while many businesses furlough staff and scale back operations. Scott Hogle, senior VP of…
Who Is Hiring in Hawai‘i Now
HONOLULU Magazine and Hawaii Business Magazine teamed up to find which businesses and nonprofits are hiring – including those in healthcare, the food industry, security and hardware The COVID-19 crisis has erased about 1 of every 4 jobs in Hawai‘i,…
Small Business/Big Challenges: Eric Dill, Partner and CEO, Ko‘olau Distillery
How is Ko‘olau Distillery coping with the COVID-19 crisis? Ko‘olau Distillery is doing our part to help fill a critical need in our island community. Because of our Distilled Spirits Producer permit, we can legally make the alcohol required for…
Applications Open Today for $350 Billion in Small Business Loans
ProService Hawaii says local companies and nonprofits should apply soon. Applications for small business loans under the new federal CARES Act are being accepted starting today and ProService Hawaii says local companies should act quickly. “We’ve been working with all…
How Federal Relief Bills Help Local Employers and Employees
Two major federal laws passed in March have changed the landscape for Hawai‘i businesses. Emily Marr, assistant general counsel at Hawaii Employers Council, answers important questions about how the new law affects employers and employees and provides useful links. …
New Hope for Struggling Businesses
The federal Small Business Reorganization Act makes bankruptcy a more realistic option for small companies in Hawai‘i The Small Business Reorganization Act has made filing for Chapter 11 protection a lot easier for many businesses. The SBRA was passed by…
TV Editorials Become a Book that Urges You to “Think About It”
Local TV executive and columnist John Fink has turned the best from 19 years of on-air editorials into a book with the same title he used back then, “Think About It.” While Fink served as GM of the KHNL and…
Cook Like a Pro:
Tips to Make Restaurant-Quality Crispy Thai Calamari
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Small, steps into the ChefZone test kitchen to cook up some delicious Crispy Thai Calamari with a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and reveals his secret ingredient that makes the delicious difference.…
Hawaii CRE & Business Opportunities Sought By Hungry Japanese Investors
Since the launch of ScoopUSA we have seen a steady increase in Japanese investors wanting to invest in Hawaii. From visa opportunities to potential business mergers, the motives for these investors cover a wide range. Japan’s current economic woes are…
Event Focuses on Creating Real Change in Hawai‘i
Half of Hawaiʻi’s population is barely getting by. About 11% fall below the federal poverty level and another 37% are members of working families that barely make enough money to cover necessities like food, housing, transportation and child care, according…