If you have ever tried to get custom shirts made for your business here on the Big Island, you know it can sometimes feel like a bit of a puzzle. Do you order a massive box from a mainland website and hope the colors look right when they arrive two weeks later? Or do you […]
If you spend any time down at Honokohau Harbor or Gentry’s Kona Marina, you know that the competition for attention is as fierce as a marlin on a heavy line. Between the world-class fishing charters, snorkeling tours, and sunset cruises, Kona’s waters are teeming with businesses looking to catch the eye of visitors and locals […]
When a client walks through your front door in Kailua-Kona, what is the first thing they feel? Is it the cool relief of the air conditioning, or is it the immediate sense that they are in the hands of a professional, established business? At Kona Impact, we often talk about "the handshake." For years, we’ve […]
In the competitive landscape of Kona real estate, your signage is often the very first point of contact between a potential buyer and a dream home. Whether it’s a sprawling estate in Holualoa or a modern condo in the heart of Kailua-Kona, the "For Sale" sign on the lawn or the "Open House" arrow at […]
If you’ve spent more than a few days on a job site here on the Big Island, you know that the "Kona weather" we love so much is actually a nightmare for most building materials. Between the intense UV rays that can bleach a sign in months, the salt air that eats through cheap metal, […]
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2026? It feels like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year, and now we’re looking down the barrel of the busy season here on the Big Island. Between the upcoming Ironman rush, the fall festivals, and the holiday madness, the second half of the year is […]
If you live or run a business here on the Big Island, you know that Kona is paradise: but it’s a paradise that’s absolutely brutal on stickers. Between the relentless UV rays that beat down on Alii Drive and the salt spray that drifts in from the Pacific, a standard "bargain" sticker can go from […]
Walking down Ali'i Drive or through the industrial areas of Kailua-Kona, you’ve probably noticed how much competition there is for a customer's attention. Between the stunning ocean views and the vibrant local shops, it can be hard to make your business stand out. At Kona Impact, we spend a lot of our time helping local […]
In the world of Hawaii business, the "Aloha shirt" has long been the gold standard for professional attire. But as we move through 2026, a new trend is taking over storefronts from Aliʻi Drive to the Kohala Coast: Workleisure. What exactly is workleisure? Think of it as the perfect marriage between the comfort of your […]
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2026? It feels like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year, and now we’re looking down the barrel of the busy season here on the Big Island. Between the upcoming Ironman rush, the fall festivals, and the holiday madness, the second half of the year is […]