Does a founder’s gender shape the evolution of a startup? Three female founders reflect on how being a woman has defined their businesses. You’ve probably heard enough intriguing founders’ stories to know that an entrepreneur’s personal experiences and identity –…
There are many resources available to you, as a woman business owner, to enhance your leadership and grow your company. From building your peer network, to accessing government contracts, your banker can be a vital partner in your growth. Here…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:30 am - 10:30 am The phishing emails that clutter our inboxes are becoming more refined and harder to detect and are being joined by hacks on our social media, phones and other devices, said a…
Millions of tourists come to Hawai‘i and venture beyond the resort areas – crowding our parks, beaches, hiking trails, roads and more. But in 2019, total inflation-adjusted visitor spending actually declined, which means there was no extra money to fix this worn infrastructure. Here are three ways to turn that problem around.
Record label delivers new and old music from outside Hawai‘i’s mainstream oger Bong doesn’t want people to have a narrow idea of Hawai‘i. That’s one reason he shares unique and interesting music from Hawai‘i’s past and present with audiences worldwide.…
Advocates say it ensures reliable, on-time delivery of everything Hawai‘i needs, while providing a strong U.S. Merchant Marine in time of war or other crises. Opponents say the Jones Act raises prices for everyone in Hawai‘i and puts those who want to export overseas at a disadvantage.
It’s a modern myth that SMBs are overlooked by cybercriminals. Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that 43% of data breaches targeted small businesses. One of the most common (and effective) tactics that scammers use is phishing. Imagine this—you…
Full time business partner, full time family member – the typical woman in a family business has to juggle being the mom/wife/daughter/sister AND company leader. You see your family members at work and your business partners at home too. Sound…
Q: What is a financial audit? A: Before launching a growth strategy, an akamai CEO launches a financial audit, which is not listing QuickBooks accounting errors. Rather, it consists of 20 to 25 questions and is completed by the CEO,…
