We all like to say that we support our local economy and want to keep our money in Hawaii. In principle, it makes sense to buy locally as the money spent at a local business tends to stay on the island and make for a more vibrant and dynamic local economy. Here are five locally-owned...Read More
First, this idea is not mine. I heard these three words first at a Rotary Club of Sunrise meeting several years ago. It has stuck with me throughout the years as a quick and easy way to remember what my company has to give: time, talent, or treasure (money). I get asked at least twice...Read More
The reality in Kona is that the big box stores—Walmart, Target, Kmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Costco—all have huge advantages over smaller, locally owned and operated businesses and stores. They have economies of scale, and strong distribution networks, and can fill our Sunday papers with advertisements each week. If you want to sell toothpaste, paper...Read More
A guy walks into his annual physical with his doctor. He says, “You know, Doc, I don’t have lot of energy, I can’t play sports like I used to and, well, things aren’t going very well in the bedroom either.” The doctor looks at his chart and says, “Well, you’re very overweight, and your blood...Read More
The Kona Impact office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28. We will re-open on Monday, December 1. Enjoy your time with friends, family and loved ones.Read More
The previous blog was on Start-Up Business Mistakes. This blog focuses on some things new start-up businesses in Kona, Hawaii should consider in the business planning stages. Avoid the highly competitive business sectors. Fishing charters, manta night snorkel tours, burger restaurants and massage therapy are very over-represented in Kona. Find a different take on these...Read More
How do your clients or customers find you? Do you ask? One of the keys to successful local marketing, attracting and selling to people in your community, is gathering information about how people find you. One thing we do at Kona Impact is to ask every new client how they found us. Was it a...Read More
The Blood Bank is coming to the LDS Kona Stake at 75-230 Kalani Street tomorrow, March 12. Walk-ins are welcome. Saving a life is probably why you would give blood. That’s reason enough in our minds, but if you would like another reason, we offer a free business card design or 50% off 1,000 cards...Read More
To all the men and women that do the work that keeps this country moving forward, we salute you! Kona Impact is looking forward to a long weekend, and will be closed from 4pm today (Friday, August 30) until Tuesday morning.Read More
