Opioid Nightmares in Paradise
PART 1: The journey of an opioid addict begins with a pill or two that creates a glorious euphoria. Then begins a slow descent until you eventually hit a hellish bottom unique only to you. And then, maybe – if…
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Solutions to Hawaii's Opioid Nightmares
PART 2: "For Once it's Good to be 50th" The opioid crisis in Hawaii is much milder than in other U.S. states, though it has surged here in recent years. Here’s what is being done locally to reduce the problem.…
Which Employee Is Most Likely to Steal From You?
Experts say there are things to watch for and ways to prevent theft in the first place If employees are going to steal from their company, there’s one clear signal, says Hawaii forensic accountant Felice Valmas, whose profession focuses on…
8 Hot Topics in Real Estate
The top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors provide insights into the local industry Hawaii Business asked the top executives at Hawaii’s five boards of Realtors to join in a far-ranging discussion about residential real estate in the Islands.…
Growing Pains? HR Outsourcing to the Rescue
John Ferguson, Director of Business Development simplicityHR by ALTRES Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be…
Top Priorities First
But you can’t put off forever those minor things on your To Do List that must be done. Set aside regular times for them and then reward yourself. Q: I’m torn. Is it better to bang through my to-do list,…
Top Realtors in Hawaii Honored at Gala
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm https://vimeo.com/278048179 Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate By Darryl Kaneyuki From a sea of designer clothing…
Top Realtors in Hawaii Honored at Gala
Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC From a sea of designer clothing and Italian leather shoes, James A. Schneider walked on stage Friday to…
Kan Zaman Means Once Upon A Time
Kamal Jemmari spent long hours in the kitchen with his mother – but via Skype video conference. Jemmari was in Honolulu about to open a new restaurant and his mother was in Morocco where he grew up. “I tried to…
Finding Good Employees: Old Ways vs. New Ways
Actually you need both to recruit the right employees for the right jobs. This three-part feature first looks at the problem of recruiting in a low-unemployment economy, then focuses on traditional – and still crucial – recruiting tactics, and then…
The Apprentice
New apprenticeships in tech, healthcare, cooking and business are attracting local applicants with a tried-and-true mix: a paid job plus classes to improve your skills. And tuition is almost entirely covered by federal grants. Guy Shibayama says an apprenticeship saved…
Culinary Karma at Young’s Fish Market
The third generation is taking the family business in new directions while preserving traditional favorites Longtime Customer Sherman Tom enthusiastically sums up Young’s Fish Market in four words: “The great culture of their business; the delicious food; wonderful customer service;…
Talk Story: Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent, Hawaii State Department of Education
Christina Kishimoto, who took the DOE’s helm in August, believes the most important outcome for Hawaii’s 185,000 public school students is that they’re able to turn their passions into concrete ways forward. She talks about her main goals, assessing students,…
Transformation from Trauma
“When Henry Opukahaia, a Native Hawaiian, was traveling in New England in the 1800s, he was instrumental in inspiring the creation of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions of the United Church of Christ. It was this board…
Old Ways, New Ways, Great Success
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm The inaugural Small Biz Academy Hilo featured an iconic panel of business leaders to a full house on Hawaii Island. Over 200 people packed the Grand Naniloa Hotel's Crown Room to…
Hawaii's Lifeline
The container ship mahimahi is more than two football fields long. It's shown below, cozied up to the dock at Matson’s Sand Island terminal on a sunny Thursday afternoon. The Mahimahi backed in from Aloha Tower the night before, pushed…
You Can't Beat Robots So Work With Them
Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills On a cloudy day in Manoa, a pair of high school…
One Business Banking Move Worth Up to $500 [Sponsored]
Choosing the right Business Banking partner is one of the most important things you can do for your business. After all, these services directly affect how you manage your finances and serve your customers. Your decision can also be worth…
Four Signs HR Outsourcing Is Right For Your Business
Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to…
Old Ways, New Ways, Great Success
The inaugural Small Biz Academy Hilo featured an iconic panel of business leaders to a full house on Hawaii Island. Over 200 people packed the Grand Naniloa Hotel's Crown Room to hear Central Pacific Bank Executive Chair of the Board…
Aloha Town
The City and County of Honolulu does a big job – or rather, 10,687 jobs. That’s the number of people the C&C employs, with the responsibility of providing safety and enhancing the lives of Oahu’s 992,605 residents. Every U.S. city…
Ways to Manage Your Millennials
Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials come from the same planet, but they seem to live in different worlds. Here are nine ways that older managers can lead, inspire and, yes, learn from their younger employees. [ Plus ] Tips on…
This Maui Jewelry Team Offers an Abundant Spirit
A young couple turns their passion for pearls and Polynesian designs into a jewelry business “Pearls are cultured. You don’t dive for them, they’re not found in the wild. People think you go diving for pearls, but it’s not like…
Native Hawaiian Culture is Science
As with other indigenous cultures, Hawaiian knowledge adds a vital element to science. From a Native Hawaiian perspective, modern science is a valuable tool but may lack an element needed to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems involving climate…