There are certain places that spring to mind when you think about investing in property. There is London with it’s incredibly in demand houses and apartments, and Hong Kong, which is one of the most desirable places to live in the world. Or, you might dream that you one day own a hotel or a casino on the Las Vegas strip. Hawaii, in contrast, doesn’t sound as good. Yes, it is markedly hotter than some of the previously mentioned (London) and more exotic. But, is it a place to be spending your life savings on a property? Is Hawaii worth the risk? The answer is yes, and here’s why.

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For small business, big leaps mean the difference between propulsion and stagnation. No matter how stringent a bean counter you are, a business stuck in one place will inadvertently head for the financial gutter. Even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, as Steinbeck and Burns would agree – but without taking an occasional leap of faith your enterprise is bound to falter.

This isn’t an original viewpoint. In many ways, it’s the foundation upon which capitalism is built. So when you’re a small business, what are some of the bigger choices you’ll have to make?

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