BETTER BUSINESS: 4 Reasons to invest in cybersecurity insurance
While billion-dollar corporations and their very public battles with issues such as ransomware attacks typically garner most of the headlines, small businesses are far from immune to cybersecurity troubles. In fact, they’re just as susceptible as their larger counterparts.
TAX MAN: Tax workers’ “Get Out of Jail Free” card
You might not know this, but our tax workers enjoy all kinds of special privileges.
Anahola Granola is 35 years young
HANAPEPE — Becky Burns of Anahola Granola was thrilled when John Pia invited her to have the company’s 35th-anniversary celebration at the Anahola Taro Patch.
Braddah Dave’s Taro Burger to hit Times, Big Save markets
HANALEI — “The taro must get out.” That is Braddah Dave’s Taro Burger owner David McEntee’s motto, and it’s helped him get through some challenging times.
TAX MAN: NOT the end of Gut-n-Replace
On Nov. 4, the Supreme Court of Hawai‘i released its decision in League of Women Voters v. State. That decision involved a bill enacted by the 2018 Legislature that went through some different incarnations before finally becoming law.
BETTER BUSINESS: 5 Steps to take when purchasing a car online
Online car sales are taking the U.S. by storm. Nationally, nearly 30% of new car sales last year were completed online. Before the pandemic, less than 2% of vehicles were purchased digitally.
KGEFCU shortens name to Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union
LIHU‘E — Beginning Monday, the Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union will simply be known as the Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union.
A&B sells Kukui‘ula residential project
LIHU‘E — Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., has sold its residential development at Kukui‘ula, according to a Friday announcement.
Kaua‘i ditching foam boxes, prepping for new law
LIHU‘E — Island eateries will no longer serve food in polystyrene containers beginning Jan. 1, when a county ordinance passed in 2020 finally takes effect.
Kiawe Roots plants down in Lawai
LAWAI — The family-owned and -operated Kiawe Roots is back open for takeout with a new Lawai location, after closing its Kukui‘ula location in December.
County announces Kaua‘i Made fair schedule
WAIPOULI — Chris Boussard of Clay In Mind said there won’t be the traditional Handworks craft fair this year that falls on the Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Elsie Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria.
Kaua‘i coffee growers pick to produce the perfect cup
Coffee harvest is in full swing across Kaua‘i, and operations on the island’s two most-visible orchards look worlds apart.
TAX MAN: Hike traffic fines for profit
The Honolulu City Council wants to raise money for the Honolulu Police Department by adding a surcharge to traffic fines. As KHON2 reports, they say that the money can and should be used to recruit, retain, and equip police officers. It’s definitely a creative idea to raise additional revenue without hiking the property tax.
BETTER BUSINESS: Think ahead, don’t let shortages spoil your holiday shopping
If you’re waiting until Black Friday to start your holiday shopping, there may not be much left.
Made in Hawai‘i fest returns after year away
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i exhibitors are excited to return to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival next week, one year after the long-running event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kaua‘i Made in Waipouli Saturday
KAPA‘A — At least 19 Kaua‘i Made vendors will set up in the spacious Waipouli Town Center parking lot for the Kaua‘i Made Fair that will open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
‘Ahuimanu Shopping Center signs Hanalei Surf, Kaua‘i Athletic Club
KILAUEA — With the new ‘Ahuimanu Shopping Center now 98% leased, Kilauea shoppers can look forward to the addition of some well-established Kaua‘i businesses and new brands.
TAX MAN: The Perils of Being a Watch Doggie
The story you are about to read is true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent. This is the city: Honolulu, Hawaii. I live here. I’m a doggie.
Kalaheo Dental Group offering $$$ for Halloween candy
KALAHEO — Too much candy from Halloween? The Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting its Sixth annual Halloween Candy Buy Back on Monday, Nov. 1 (Halloween is this Sunday), from 2 to 5 p.m. at its offices in the Rainbow Plaza on Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kalaheo.
Sustainable Boost opens retail location in Wailua
WAILUA — Shoppers at the Kinipopo Shopping Center in Wailua enjoyed a different kind of pancake on Friday, ones which, while they had the appearance of a traditional pancake, had a pleasant potato-like flavor and a pudding-like texture on the inside.