At Kona Impact, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) every day. We use it for financial analyses, business planning, writing, and, yes, making graphics. We do not fault anyone for doing so, too, as it saves time, often provides a better product, and gives new ways of looking at things. That said, is it a good […]
About ten years ago, we had a young guy, 20-something, come into Kona Impact for some vehicle magnets. Unfortunately, the guy left the island a few months after we met him, so his business never got off the ground. His idea? A mobile grill cleaning and repair service. I loved the idea for several reasons: […]
Looking for custom-printed shirts in Kona, Hawaii? There are basically two options: screen printing and DTF. There are some critical differences between screen printing and Direct to Film (DTF) printing. There are times when you would choose one or the other, but clearly, the Hawaii market is moving toward the more colorful, faster-turnaround DTF process. […]
As we get ready to tear off the last month on our 2025 calendar, it’s time to reflect a bit on what 2025 meant to Kona Impact. We started the year with no grand plan for how it would end. We, of course, hoped to grow the business and build on our strengths — quick […]
I started Kona Impact in 2007 with a dream of making a decent living and raising my family in Hawaii. Thankfully, things worked out well, and Kona Impact is thriving, with a great foundation for the future. Here are a few things I have learned along the way: Some will say everything I have written […]
Fast, Vibrant, and Flexible Custom Apparel Bring your designs to life with Direct-to-Film (DTF) shirt printing in Kailua-Kona, HI. Whether you need one shirt or one hundred, our cutting-edge DTF technology delivers brilliant colors, soft feel, and long-lasting prints—without the setup delays or limitations of traditional screen printing. Why Choose DTF Over Screen Printing? 1. […]
We have moved to a new location. We are now at 74-5616 Alapa Street. We’re at the end of Eho Street, across the street from NAPA Automotive. We are excited to have significantly more space, which will allow us additional inventory space and the ability to add a few more machines, resulting in super-fast turnaround […]
It can be challenging to determine if a review is fake. It’s often not online, but many things don’t seem to indicate the review is genuine or fake. The consequences of fake reviews can be significant for a business, which is why every business needs to encourage genuine reviews, which will quickly push a fake […]
Having a good reputation in the Kona, Hawaii, community is essential for the growth and sustainability of our business. Other businesses do what we do, so if we became known as a company that took advantage of customers, we would be in business for only a short time. There are, of course, what I call […]