What has been Belle Surf Café’s latest pivot or innovation? Even as we saw the writing on wall, COVID-19 hit us hard. With a quick stop to tourism in Maui and with the unknown risk, we had no choice but…
Please describe how and when you are conducting the return to your stores. Crosscourt Hawaii opened for business at our flagship location in Kaka‘ako, with a modified schedule on May 15, and will continue to run a modified schedule until…
How are you coping amid COVID-19 crisis? I had just signed a lease on a 17,000 square foot space in Kaka‘ako when the pandemic hit. This is my second endeavor and I had put a year and all my savings…
How have you been able to continue your core mission(s)? At Kilo Books Hawaiʻi our core mission aims to strengthen family bonds through the native Hawaiian practice of kilo. Since the school closures, I think the value of learning and…
How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Koosh Media has been able to continue its core mission of helping local businesses grow with technology. We did this by running targeted online campaigns to reach new businesses…
What has been Marina Florist’s latest pivot or innovation? We immediately created a food gift basket and grocery shopping delivery program, courier and moving services, on top of our normal offerings. Basically, if it fits in our mini cargo van,…
What has been Watanabe Floral’s latest pivot or innovation? Right now, it is more understanding the unpredictability of this situation and figuring out how we stay relevant and solvent as we navigate this process. The first thing is using our…
What has been Websites with Aloha’s latest pivot or innovation? At the beginning of the crisis, as everyone was gaining their footing and our workload was low, we were exploring some new design tools that would enable us to build…
What has been Banán’s latest pivot or innovation? We have recently partnered with local Chef Mama T to roll out Kalo/Ulu based soups and stews for takeaway. As individuals and families have been challenged over the past month to get…
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Learn how to e-sell from these local entrepreneurs and how your website can drive sales at your brick-and-mortar. First of two parts. “There’s no denying the trend toward digital commerce,” according to Evan Killips, project manager at City Mill. “It’s…
What has been Cropsticks’ latest pivot or innovation? Immediately, we have lowered our minimums for distributor and restaurant partners on any new orders to help us all get through this. In addition, we now offer consulting for restaurants looking to…
What has been Maui Nui Venison’ latest pivot or innovation? Our latest pivot was the launch of our Holo ‘Ai program. Holo ‘Ai is a term for a traditional bundle of food with an alternate meaning of moving or speeding…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? Beach Day Hawai‘i is an experiential service company that creates unique, personalized beach experiences for people traveling to Hawai‘i. During this event we’ve focused on the technology we would implement to…
What has been Tag Aloha’s latest pivot or innovation? Just before the crisis hit, we had started working on expanding our product line beyond the beach bags that we are known for. We recently launched a few new products, like…
How are you coping with the COVID-19 crisis? Doing well! Luckily here in Hawai‘i, we have such incredible outdoor space to keep us sane, and mentally and physically healthy. Swimming and hiking are great ways to stay optimistic. I do both…
What has been 808Nanny’s latest pivot or innovation? Our company’s latest innovation is creating a new platform called Nexus that will allow for job listing creation, continuing education courses and a marketplace to sell items. Additionally, we are building out…
The COVID-19 crisis has forced thousands of local companies to move more of their business online. That means now is a great time to take advantage of all the data being generated and grow your company with business intelligence and…
What has been The Wine Shop Kauai’s latest pivot or innovation? In light of the social distancing guidelines, we now offer curbside pickup and home delivery to Kōloa, Po‘ipū and ‘Ōmao. For our wine club members, we offer a virtual…
Regina “Lola” Miller founded Simply Sisters Boutique in Hilo in 2011. How are you coping with the COVID-19 crisis? Simply Sisters’ storefront on Kilauea Avenue is closed to customers, but you can buy online, writes Regina “Lola” Miller in an…
ProService Hawaii says local companies and nonprofits should apply soon. Applications for small business loans under the new federal CARES Act are being accepted starting today and ProService Hawaii says local companies should act quickly. “We’ve been working with all…
Aloha Dance Studio was founded by Tiffany Dick in 2002. The Līhuʻe studio has five independent, part-time adult instructors and five student teachers. Dick says thousands of keiki have danced with the studio over the last 18 years. How…
How is Ace Medical coping with the COVID-19 crisis? We prepared our staff by providing early education about COVID-19 in February based on information from World Health Organization. We reviewed our policies on universal precautions and hand washing. We instructed…
Lanning is Hawai‘i SBA’s Small Business Person of the Year How are you coping amid the COVID-19 crisis? We are following all government guidelines and providing communication, support and calm to our employees and customers. We are asking our staff…