You know that sinking feeling when you check the tracking on your mainland order and it says “Delayed in Transit”? Or when the package finally arrives and the banner is the wrong size, the colors are off, or half the t-shirts are missing? Now you’re stuck emailing customer service, waiting on hold, and explaining your […]
Here's something we hear almost every week at our Kona shop: "I need a sign, but I have no idea what material to use." And honestly? That's a great question to ask before you spend money on a sign that might not last six months in Big Island weather. The truth is, choosing the right […]
Remember when QR codes felt like a pandemic thing? Something restaurants slapped on tables because nobody wanted to touch menus? Well, here in Kona, we're seeing something different happen. Local businesses aren't just keeping QR codes around, they're using them in smarter, more permanent ways. And honestly, it's kind of brilliant. Walk down Ali'i Drive […]
We’ve seen it happen more times than we can count. A business owner gets excited about their new sign, orders something that looks perfect online, and then… three months later, it’s faded, peeling, or just plain falling apart. Living and working here on the Big Island means dealing with conditions that would make a mainland […]
We get it. You just launched your coffee farm tour. Or maybe you're finally opening that popup shop you've been dreaming about. You want to look legitimate, like a real business, not someone hustling out of their garage (even if you technically are working out of your garage right now). You need branded shirts. But […]
We've seen it happen too many times. A business owner invests in beautiful new signage, and six months later, it looks like it's been through a hurricane. The colors are faded, the edges are peeling, and there's rust creeping in from the corners. Here's the thing about running a business in Kona: our paradise comes […]
If you’ve ever ordered a beautiful laser-engraved sign or award from the mainland only to watch it warp, fade, or corrode within months of arriving in Kona, you’re not alone. Hawaii’s climate is gorgeous for us, but it’s brutal on materials. Living and working here on the Big Island, we’ve seen it all, wood plaques […]
Look, we get it. You need a banner for tomorrow’s farmers market. Your A-frame sign just blew into the ocean during last night’s wind. Or maybe you’re opening your new shop next week and just realized you don’t have any signage yet. When you’re in a pinch, that big mainland printing site with the slick […]
You’ve put years into perfecting your roast, building relationships with your trees, and creating something people can actually taste the aloha in. But here’s the thing, when someone walks into a tasting room or picks up your bag at a farmers market, they’re deciding whether to trust you in about three seconds. That’s where your […]
Opening a business in Kailua-Kona is an exciting adventure. You’ve signed the lease, filed the paperwork, and you’re ready to make your mark on the Big Island. But here’s the thing, most new business owners don’t realize until they’re knee-deep in their launch checklist: getting quality signage and branding materials made in Hawaii can be […]