Graffiti: Art or vandalism?

The debate continues. Some view graffiti as a form of self expression – “street art” – while others see it as vandalism – "visual pollution”.

Whichever side of the fence you sit on, one thing is for certain. Hilo is no different from many other cities as it struggles to deal with the ramifications of graffiti.

Although we live in paradise not all people are filled with the spirit of aloha. Shoplifting is a problem merchants face every day and can cost your business thousands of dollars each year. Educating yourself and your employees however, on the tactics and techniques used by shoplifters as well as taking some proactive measures can dramatically reduce the incidents of shoplifting.

Watch a funny British spoof on shoplifting

As the holiday season is upon us, I know this is a very busy and hopefully lucrative time for your business. Unfortunately however, during the holiday season the incidents of theft and shoplifting increase. For this reason I want to share a helpful hint if you find your businesses the victim of a theft.