On Saturday, Kona Impact loaded two shopping carts filled to the brim with school supplies for local Keiki. That included 60 three-ring binders, hundreds of file folders, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, glue sticks, colored pencils, and the entire remaining stock of Wal-Mart’s graph paper. As a former educator, I know that students who don’t have the […]
We all know the great brands of the world: Toyota, Samsung, McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Nike and many others. What do they have in common? The same products across regions. You can go into any Toyota dealership and find Camry’s and every McDonald’s will have Big Macs. This, of course, means that customers will know the […]
Kona Impact has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs over the years. Many of these have been seasoned veterans of the business world, and many are starting their first business. We have been able to learn a lot from both. This post will focus on some of the big mistakes new entrepreneurs make. Getting stuck in […]
Last year was not all bad; many businesses grew unexpectedly, and some new trends emerged and will likely persist. For example, few people “Zoomed” meetings, and companies did not know what PPE was or how important it would be to have hand sanitizers, masks, and air movement in their place of work. At Kona Impact, […]
2020 was a year like no other for most businesses. We went into spring with most companies firing on all cylinders and healthy profits for most economic sectors. Then came the pandemic, and some businesses went to zero, with a few of them staying there throughout the year, with others coming back a bit, but […]
Many communities, including the home of Kona Impact–Kailua-Kona, Hawaii–have gone through a tumultuous year. Some businesses have done OK, a few have thrived, and many have seen their business move to the precipice of failure. It’s easy to see the negative and feel disconnected from the problems, especially if you are doing fine. That said, […]
As we look toward 2021, we see signs of hope for those businesses that suffered the most in 2020: hospitality and tourism. For the business that saw decent profits in 2020, the coming year should be an opportunity to grow and see enhanced profitability. For all, though, no results are guaranteed. Diligent effort and hard […]
As we come to the end of 2020, it’s a good time to look at the year that was and the year that is to come. Learn from what was successful and, perhaps more importantly, learn from what wasn’t successful. Then, take a look at the future and you’ll be able to develop a good […]
Like almost everyone, I am excited to throw away my 2020 calendars and put up the 2021 calendars. It’s been a rough year, one that has forced many businesses to look at nearly every product and service, as well as staffing levels and other expenses. We look to the 2021 tourism economy with a measured […]
We are excited to now offer custom golf ball printing in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. These are perfect for golf tournaments, pro shops, and just about anyone who wants to add a bit of pizzazz to their golf game. They are also a great gift for the golfers in your life or a customer appreciation gift for […]
You can now get custom printed water bottles and wine cups made locally in Kailua-Kona! The best part is our turnaround time is usually a day or two depending on inventory. These customized bottles and cups can be imprinted with your business’ logo, names, and photos. They are double-walled, stainless steal, and keep your hot […]