By Andrew Gomes “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Erika Engle “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Allison Schaefers “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Andrew Gomes “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Kristen Consillio When preparing for college, how do you find out what scholarships you’re eligible for?
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Erika Engle “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Star-Advertiser staff “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Andrew Gomes “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Allison Schaefers Which Hawaii industries have the most opportunity to tap into the Chinese market?
By Erika Engle Question: What is your No. 1 tip for holiday travel, especially for a novice traveler?
Giving and receiving gift cards has become a significant part of the holiday shopping and gift-giving tradition, but such cards typically include rules on redemption that can affect their value.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Kristen Consillio "Akamai Money" seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. Q: Why is it important to have a budget for the holiday season? Q: How can consumers stay on track with their holiday budgets?
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Erika Engle Question: Hawaii Public Radio recently won national accolades for the efficiency of its fundraising and underwriting operations as well as sound fiscal management, but not every nonprofit can attain such recognition.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Kristen Consillio “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Allison Schaefers “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Erika Engle “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
Hawaii consumers face lots of choices and competition for donating to nonprofit organizations. Is it a good idea to find out whether a nonprofit is tax-exempt before donating?
By Alan Yonan Jr. "Akamai Money" seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put "Akamai Money" in the subject line.
By Kristen Consillio "Akamai Money" seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. • Interview with Chad Wright, Director of franchise development at FranNet of Hawaii.
By Dave Segal Question: Dating is obviously expensive. Is it OK for a man to use a coupon on a date?
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Andrew Gomes “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Dave Segal Q: I've heard that rather than going to court, mediation is the better way to resolve disputes. If that's true, why don't more people use it? What happens to most cases that are litigated?
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By David Butts “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Allison Schaefers Q: What can a travel agent do for someone planning a business or vacation trip that they couldn’t do for themselves?
By Erika Engle “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Andrew Gomes “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star- advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Alan Yonan Jr. “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Quincy Solano Question: Why is it important for businesses to have a social media presence?
By Dave Segal “Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@star-advertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
“Akamai Money” seeks out local experts to answer questions about business in Hawaii. If you have an issue you would like us to tackle, please email it to business@staradvertiser.com and put “Akamai Money” in the subject line.
By Allison Schaefers Question: I filed for Social Security early (62) but need to go back to work at least part time because I don’t think that I will have enough income for the long haul.
By Erika Engle Question: Is it true that Hawaii employers may be eligible to claim about $7 million in tax credits under the HIRE Act, a federal law enacted in 2009 to increase employment of those out of work for 60 days or more?
By Andrew Gomes Question: Hawaii’s hot climate has made vehicle window tinting a big business. But having tint that’s too dark can be costly given the price to replace illegal tint or the expense of a ticket. How significant are window tint violations for the Hono­lulu Police Department?
By Alan Yonan Jr. Question: My investment adviser or broker has recommended stocks and mutual funds that have taken a real beating during this recent market downturn.
QUESTION: How much will I need to retire? ANSWER: This answer varies from person to person, but on a very basic level, it boils down to the difference between income and expenses in retirement.
By David A. Tucker Question: How many Hawaii residents miss out on getting a refund from the IRS because they don't file for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
By Michael Steiner Question: A new session of the state Legislature started on Wednesday. How can I find about bills that could affect my business?
By Marshall C. Mower Question: Is it a buyers' market, a sellers' market or a balanced market?
By Christopher Pan Question: Company employees are active on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and the more professionally oriented LinkedIn. Should all businesses, large and small, have a social media policy, and if so, why?
By Wendy Burkholder Question: New Year's resolutions often have to do with improving one's health. Is the beginning of a new year a good time to assess and try to improve one's financial health?
By Eric Takao Question: What is long-term care insurance?
By John Butler Question: It is easy to overspend on gifts, parties and unnecessary sale items during the holiday season. What can consumers do to prevent overspending this time of the year?
By Andrew Gomes Question: The news this year has had its share of embezzlement cases where employees, including a school administrative assistant, a law firm office manager, a bank branch assistant manager and a museum bookkeeper, have been accused or convicted of stealing money. Do you consider the volume of cases a rash related to a slow and unsteady economic recovery, or is a more-or-less normal level?
By Carey Brown Question: GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he once brought his hand to his chin when talking with a female employee and mentioned that the woman was the same height as his wife. Is that sexual harassment? What is the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace?
By Nelson Befitel Question: What are the obligations for businesses to provide health insurance to their workers under the state's Prepaid Health Care Act?
By Suzanne Fields Question: Why should employers care about employee health?
By Dennis Kamimura Question: How long can a vehicle be legally parked on a public street on Oahu without being moved, and does the law in Hawaii vary by county?
By Vladimir Sasic Question: Do I really need long-term-care (LTC) insurance? Doesn't Medicare cover most of those costs?
By Charles H. Hurd Question: What are the advantages of mediating conflict disputes, as compared with suing in court?
By Judy Boyle Chun Question: When does it make sense for a company to fund its own medical benefits for employees?
Question: Hawaii imports far more than it exports, and the Hawaii district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is trying to help reduce the state's trade imbalance with an upcoming free counseling event for local businesses interested in exporting internationally. Why?
By Clifford A. Jamile Question: What are some of the key things that employers can to do foster good relationships with their employees?
By Alan Matsuda Question: The stock market recently has been causing a lot of pain as well as panic. Is an individual investor better off selling and waiting for things to calm down, buying more shares at a lower price or just riding it out?
By Brent Kiyota Q: What can Hawaii businesses do to lower their insurance premiums?
By R.K. Castillo QUESTION: What's the most important thing a business should do to be found online?