Entrepreneurs

A Vacation Getaway For Canines

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-11-04T10:00:41+00:00

Sandy Van wants dogs to be “bowwowed” when they spend some time at Trade Winds Pet Suites, a boarding kennel for dogs with no crates or cages.

Taking A Double Shot At Success

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-10-28T10:00:58+00:00

Vinny and Yuka Thieu love what they do at Fun Pix Hawaii, their Japanese photo sticker shop and nail salon.

A Personalized Business Style

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-10-21T10:00:41+00:00

Lee Ann Del Carpio, whose busy pace was once compared to a Chinese acrobat who juggles several spinning plates on sticks in each hand, is a leadership consultant who helps others achieve success in business and in life.

‘Tis The Season For Shave Ice In Hawaii

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-10-14T10:00:17+00:00

June Chan knows why shave ice is so popular at her new business Snow in Four Seasons.

Heating Up Water The Green Way

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-10-07T10:00:46+00:00

Bernard Kea keeps clean and green with a solar water heating system he offers in Hawaii, Guam and Singapore through his company SunEnergy Hawaii.

Two Friends And Their Two Closets

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-09-30T10:00:21+00:00

Jina Watanabe and Chong Yamamoto created their dream walk-in closet of blouses, dresses, shiny belts, and sparkly jewelry in the second location of their In My Closet boutique at Pearlridge Center uptown.

Making Businesses More Efficient

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-09-23T10:00:23+00:00

Paul Borden quotes former CEO of General Electric Jack Welch as saying, “Nothing matters more in winning than getting the right people on the field.”

All A-Twitter Over T-shirts

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-09-16T10:00:47+00:00

Valentino Valdez hesitantly agreed to sign up for Twitter, only to discover that online social networking really does bring in clients to his design business.

A Smart And Stylish Way To Shop

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-09-09T10:00:27+00:00

Dianne Wennick sets a good example of how to look fashionable while doing something positive for the environment. An avid believer in making a stylish statement, she is passionate about wheeling her Rolser cart every time she shops so she uses fewer plastic bags.

Making A Bounce To The Malls

Linda Dela Cruz — 2009-09-02T10:00:12+00:00

Paul Sailor bounces his bounce houses around the Islands for parties, and now he has two indoor locations where families can bring their children to play: Windward Mall and Pearlridge Center.