Answers to the Top 4 Questions About Starting a Business in Hawaii
Thinking about starting a new business in Hawaii? Here are answers to 4 commonly asked questions that we receive as people begin a new endeavor.
How to Prepare Your Business for Economic Downturns & Recession Proof Your business
There’s been a lot of talk about recession lately. You’ll find discussions of an economic slowdown just about everywhere: the evening news, printed across newspaper headlines, and even the discussions we have within our social circle. Unfortunately, this is what many experts are predicting as we head into 2023. But it doesn’t have to be…
How to Start a Business in Hawaii
Get step-by-step instructions and advice on how to start a business in Hawaii. Everything from how to register a business in Hawaii to how to handle payroll for your very first employee.
Should You Keep Human Resources In-House? Or Outsource it?
In this infographic, we help unpack the evolution of HR and the growing responsibilities of HR and business leaders (and what can be done about it). Want to learn more? Download our guide: The Human Resource Dilemma: In-House, Outsource, or In-Between? Or, book a free consultation with our experts. We can help you explore your…
Growing Your Business in Uncertain Times
As the second quarter begins, the outlook for growing your business is starting to brighten. Our economy is projected to grow by 2.7% — up from 2.1% projections. We’re forecasted to welcome 5.5 million visitors this year — up 103% from 2020. Real GDP only fell by 7.5% — which is a smaller decline from…
Human Resources: In-House and When to Outsource HR
Efficiency is an important part of staying competitive in business, but it’s tough to constantly try to do more with less. . However there’s good news! Outsourcing even a portion of your human resources tasks to industry experts can give you considerable cost savings and add productive time back to your week. In this article,…
What is the Employee Retention Credit?
Did you know? The Employee Retention Credit (or ERC) provides businesses with another source of financial relief. If you answered ‘no’, you’re not alone. According to a recent study, only 39% of small businesses were even aware of this payroll tax credit. If you’re looking to save dollars wherever you can, or want to maximize…
What is the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant?
For a long time now, events and venues affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have been waiting for relief that would address the live event industry’s unprecedented losses. After much waiting, the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, or SVOG, is launching in April. Here’s what you need to know…and how to be prepared to apply. What is…
3 Tips for Stressed Out Business Owners During COVID-19
Like many other business owners, are you simply overwhelmed by it all? Has COVID added an extra layer of stress to your business? Are you losing sleep worrying about how to keep on top of all your business needs? If you’ve managed to get a business off the ground, you’ve done the hard stuff. Or,…
Women Rising & Leading Through Crisis
One in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce entirely because of the impact of COVID-19 according to a new report released in September by Women in the Workplace, the largest comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. It’s no surprise that women are bearing the brunt of…
Business Panel: Times are Tough, but Hope Exists.
Adversity. If we could describe in one word what small businesses are facing in today’s economic climate, it is trying to show courage through difficult times. Business owners and managers have the overwhelming task of implementing a recovery plan. Even if the government’s own reopening strategy is unclear, businesses need direction. And they need it…
Why Employee Benefits Matter
It may be tempting to cut corners and justify a conservative budget in these difficult economic times. But, with the healthcare renewal season fast approaching, planning employee benefits should be an opportunity to support the people who help keep your business running well. Now is when care is needed most In a time when employees…