Hawaii Business Magazine

Growth doesn’t happen by chance—it takes strategy, insight, and support from local resources like peers and financial experts in our community! During the Visionary Ventures panel event, Mana Up entrepreneurs shared just that including advice on scaling businesses and planning for long-term success. In addition, guests got to hear from Bank of Hawai‘i’s incredibly seasoned financial advisors including Dave Stinson and Tim Chang. Here are just a few of our favorite business growth takeaways from the panel (Discover more in the post-event article online!): 💼 Plan Ahead for Success: Start thinking about your business exit strategy early—whether it’s passing it to family, selling to employees, or finding a buyer. A solid plan leads to better outcomes. 📊 Know Your Value: Regularly assess your business's worth (every 1–3 years). Understand where you stand in your industry to make smart growth or exit decisions. 🔑 Make It Replicable: Build a business that runs smoothly without you—future buyers want something they can easily take over. Thank you to our partners at Hawaii Business Magazine and Bank of Hawai‘i for making this event possible. Learn many more tips in our post-event article: https://lnkd.in/gsjjMAwS #GrowthStrategies #BusinessValuation #VisionaryVentures #LetsManaUp

Alexander MacGregor of Hawaii Ergonomics uses his training in occupational therapy to redesign workspaces and prevent conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica and neck pain

Meet Chris Martin, Director of Security at Hawai‘i Pacific University, a safety professional with over 23 years of experience in public safety and security. Chris is dedicated to creating safer communities by focusing on the people-centric aspects of security and fostering collaboration to build stronger, safer environments. His leadership at HPU has earned him the trust of students, faculty, and staff, demonstrating the impact of security on the greater community’s well-being. Join him at Revitalizing Downtown Honolulu on January 15, where he will share his insights on how security can elevate Downtown Honolulu’s safety and vibrancy. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3BxVPar #RevitalizingDowntownHonolulu #HonoluluBID #HawaiiBusinessEvents

Sushi Gyoshin has only eight seats, which allows Hiroshi Tsuji to focus on a few special dishes each night and conversations with customers https://bit.ly/3B1d9V0

At KVIBE’s shop, Kalihi youth learn to repair donated bicycles – then take one home

Financial lessons from Hawaiian Airlines that apply to everyday challenges, from setting goals to assessing risk

Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.

She came to Honolulu from South Korea as a child with limited English and modest means. Her company now owns or manages 1,100 residential units and 2.3 million square feet of gross leasable floor space across Hawai‘i https://bit.ly/4i1axr8

A Q&A about airfares, interisland flights, the fate of nonunion employees, coordinating with Alaska Airlines and maintaining the Hawaiian brand

In its 45 years, Pacific Whale Foundation has grown into a major research, education, and conservation organization.