Secrets Of The Wealthy, Part 2
Last week we covered Part 1 of the secrets to becoming financially independent and wealthy. This week we will cover the secret strategies the wealthy use. * Get a Mentor. Surround yourself with...
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Taking Big Risks To Create Koa Products
Jorma Winkler testing out one of his IMUA ukuleles in his Honolulu factory. Nathalie Walker photo Every couple of months, JACY Inc. president Jorma Winkler collects koa wood from the upper slopes of...
View ArticleSecrets Of The Wealthy, Part 3
Last week we covered part two of secrets the wealthy use to become financially independent. This week we cover secret investment products and strategies. * Senior Secured Investments. Previously only...
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Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 2/26/14
Patrick “Rick” Ching has been promoted to chief operating officer at Servco Pacific Inc. He will continue in his current role as president of Servco’s Hawaii Automotive Operations, and also will...
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Personal Need Fuels Treatment Program
Susan Sorensen with a variety of tools and games she utilizes to treat clients at her business Learn2Focus. Lawrence Tabudlo photo Nearly 15 years ago, Susan Sorensen started trekking to the Mainland...
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Local Musician Branches Out
When people ask musician Koa Siu how he is doing, he often responds with, “Living the dream.” That especially has been the case in the last few months for Siu, who recently has embarked on two business...
View ArticleTop Investment Rules For Retirement
With people living longer and the future of Social Security uncertain, setting up a financial plan and investing in a retirement account is crucial for financial independence. Here are three top rules...
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Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 3/5/14
Earl Kurisu has been hired by Hawaiian Host as director of sales in the Asia-Pacific region. He has more than nine years of experience in sales, and now will coordinate and develop sales and marketing...
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Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 3/12/14
Alan H. Kodama has been named to the list of “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: State-by-State,” which is published by Barron’s magazine, a publication that covers business and finance. Kodama is a private...
View ArticleHow Much Do You Need To Retire?
According to a recent study, retirement is proving more difficult than expected for many Americans, in large part because they haven’t saved enough and don’t know how much they need. Here are some...
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Life Coach Shares Success Secrets
Rosetta Thurman conducts most of her business remotely from her coworking space in Honolulu | Christina O’Connor photo In 2010, Rosetta Thurman quit her job at a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., to...
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‘Akamai’ Termite Treatments
By Roger Meints Owner of Akamai Pest Solutions For many years, dry-wood termites have created problems for homeowners and business owners in Hawaii. Tent fumigation was the only method of treating...
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Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 3/19/14
Travis Nishijo has joined Servco Automotive’s Servco Auto Parts Center division as assistant director of parts. He now will oversee operations for Servco’s Parts Distribution Center for Toyota, Lexus,...
View ArticleInspirational Words To Live By
Prior to my deployment to Iraq with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in 2006, our commander had Kent Keith, author of The Paradoxical Commandments, speak to us as part of our Officer...
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Best-kept Secret For Administrators
R. Healani Waia’u President of International Association of Administrative Professionals Hawaii Division Most administrators are not aware that they can join In ternational Association of...
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Local Company Expands Nationwide
Volta Industries co-founders Michael Menendez (left) and Scott Mercer. Katarzyna Babula photo When Michael Menendez flew into L.A. from Honolulu earlier this month, he kept moving – driving from there...
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Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 3/26/14
Mary-Jean Shiroma has been hired as benefits consultant at Servco Pacific Inc. She will service existing Servco Insurance accounts and develop new business, and will work closely with clients to guide...
View ArticleTop Regrets Expressed By Retirees
Retirement is always one of the top concerns for Americans. This is no surprise, given that preparing for retirement is not something you can do over again. Over the years, I have had to work out...
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New Site Allows Social Interaction With Safety
Cynthia Tercier When Cynthia Tercier moved to the Islands from Philadelphia to attend Argosy University, she didn’t know anyone. She made friends at school, but everyone was so busy – with school,...
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World-class Dentistry
By Dr. Wynn Okuda, D.M.D. Owner of Dental Day Spa of Hawaii Recently I celebrated 25 years of practicing cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry. In my Kaimuki practice, our focus is combining...
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