Running A Business

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…

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…

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…

Managing a company through a pandemic is no easy feat. As employers, we bear the responsibility of keeping employees and customers safe if we are open for business. In our recent webinar, Caring for People in the COVID Storm (now available on-demand), we heard from business leaders in the healthcare industry who shared candidly not…

Unprecedented times require unprecedented responses. Hawaii companies and their people are facing rare challenges and there is little indication it will end soon. Leaders at the helm of businesses must move fast to assess the current conditions of their market and customer, see clearly new opportunities, pivot the strategy, engage their leaders, and, above all…

The Conversation on July 9, 2020 What have you tried that’s working? What strategies have you tried to drive revenue and manage the bottom line? How are you putting safety first? How to stay positive during these times of uncertainty? KEY TAKEAWAYS There’s no silver bullet and restaurants must optimize every part of their business…

Hawaii’s food and beverage sector is one of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic. As the economy slowly reopens, there are many questions surrounding what the future looks like for restaurateurs and food operators. From supply chain challenges to preparing the physical workplace for a safe reopening, it will feel like spinning multiple plates…

The aftermath of this pandemic will require a crystal clear roadmap to a strong economic recovery. Businesses across all industries are struggling to grasp onto definitive answers for reopening survival. Hawaii Business magazine and ProService Hawaii joined together to host an insightful panel of Hawaii CEOs and asked the all important question: What does your…

 Retail Leaders See Opportunities in Reopening The reality of “reopening” Hawaii is fast approaching. Although many businesses are mentally ready, there are lingering questions about what is the best reopening strategy and what challenges and opportunities will surface in doing so. In episode 3 of our Executive Series CEO Roundtable we invited respected leaders…

The sudden onset of community needs have forced local businesses to become more agile within their organizations while staying true to their missions. In episode 2 of our Executive Series CEO Roundtable we asked these trusted leaders how they are managing and motivating their workforce while evolving their service delivery models amidst times of intense…

Aloha, The blur of the weeks working from home continues. Someone on our team described work these days as groundhog day… Without many of the other life milestones, it does seem that way, though I noticed that the kolea left town this week, headed back to Alaska for the summer. They will return in August….