The Hawaii Group, LLC
In September, we're celebrating BIA-Hawaii Associate members and having a little fun getting to know them better. You can find out more about BIA-Hawaii President and Associate member, Dean Uchida on the home page. If you meet any of these Associates out in the community, give them a hand for all that they do. Associates are important members of the building and construction industry and they provide services that would be greatly missed, like accounting, staffing, media, or even safety and real estate.
Our interview with BIA-Hawaii Associate member, Liana Fajayan of The Hawaii Group's HiAccounting
Liana Fajayan
Q: Tell us something about your role that people may not know or would find surprising.
A: I actually love accounting and tax-planning! To some people, numbers are the most frustrating thing to look at. To me, numbers tell the story of an organization. To be able to translate this story of numbers in a way that allows businesses and entrepreneurs make better decisions is a very satisfying feeling.
Q: If you could travel any place in the world, where would it be?
A: Peru, I'd love to explore the Amazon jungle and Macchu Picchu.
Q: What is the best BIA-Hawaii event you've ever attended?
A: Aside from the BIA-Hawaii Board Meetings when we discuss finances and accounting-it has to be the Installation Banquet! The event was held at The Modern Honolulu. Good food and good company always spell a good time.
Q: What is the worst advice you've ever received?
A: Someone once told me to watch out for myself first. Although self-advocacy and preservation is important, I believe having the best interest in the team is the core of what truly builds a better community and business.
Mahalo to Liana for sharing!