Representatives from Google and the founder of SMART Restaurant Group will be among those participating in the third annual Hawaii Small Business Conference on May 8 and 9 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Small businesses owners interested in gaining tips on how to create essential systems for success, pay less taxes, expand a company’s reach and impact using free apps, … [Read more...] about Workshops Provide Insights for Small Business Success
NOTW: Targeted Facebook ads, nude bombs and trendy rats
ADVERTISERS ARE COMING FOR YOU The New York Times reported in May that the "sophistication" of Google's and Facebook's ability to identify potential customers of advertisements is "capable of targeting ads... so narrow that they can pinpoint, say, Idaho residents in long-distance relationships who are contemplating buying a minivan." Facebook's ad manager told the Times that … [Read more...] about NOTW: Targeted Facebook ads, nude bombs and trendy rats
Anthony Pignataro reflects on MauiTime’s 20th anniversary
I hate starting stories with “I.” Some curmudgeon reader probably snapped at me years ago for doing that, and I’ve subconsciously winced every time the thought popped into my mind when presented with a blank screen. But when writing about the scrappy paper I’ve called home for half my journalistic career that has somehow survived to its 20th birthday even though at one time or … [Read more...] about Anthony Pignataro reflects on MauiTime’s 20th anniversary
NOTW: Flaring tempers, Google eyes and one really idiotic sheriff
GOOGLE SEES THE FUTURE Google filed a U.S. Patent Office application on April 28 for a vision-improvement device in liquid form that, once inserted (i.e., injected directly into the eyeball!), solidifies into not only a lens replacement for the eye but an instrument that carries its own storage, radio and wireless power supply. The idea, according to inventor Andrew Jason … [Read more...] about NOTW: Flaring tempers, Google eyes and one really idiotic sheriff
‘Let’s Put Maui On The Map’ Google Workshop
Google is presenting the free workshop titled “Let’s Put Maui on the Map” this Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (though the above image only mentions Kahului, rest assured that this is for the entire county). It will emphasize the importance of companies putting complete and accurate business information online. This will ensure that more customers connect … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s Put Maui On The Map’ Google Workshop