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Old 12-05-2007, 04:06 PM
 
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We are relocating to Hilo or Puna area and want to open a small business. A plan I have is to open a new age book store with Journals, candels, crystals, theraputic oils, some music, yoga and meditaion cd'S or DVD's. Do you think that would work there?
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Old 12-05-2007, 08:41 PM
 
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Aloha live life,

Have you spent time on the Big Island, specifically in Pahoa or Hilo? There are several small shops as you are describing, but each with its own personality and products...

You will want to explore Pahoa and the bayfront in Hilo to see what new shops have opened recently...Not to say that you shouldn't consider it, but important to realize that there are quite a few people doing similiar things already...
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:52 PM
 
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Here in Indiana we have this excellent spot with a bunch of New Age stores, each specializing in a different focus. Like Cynm said, check out what is there and see what they offer. If you carry Nag Champa in bulk quanities, I'll be your #1 customer!
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Old 12-17-2007, 04:46 PM
 
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We are relocating to Hilo or Puna area and want to open a small business. A plan I have is to open a new age book store with Journals, candels, crystals, theraputic oils, some music, yoga and meditaion cd'S or DVD's. Do you think that would work there?
Ya just what Hilo needs another spot for the unemployed pseudo enlighten generation X hippies to gather. Unless it's just a hobby so you don't go stir crazy forget making money.
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:31 PM
 
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I am glad to hear that their are people who are enlightened there!
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:23 PM
 
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Live life, you have found your spot! Puna would certainly be the place for that. The Punatics would lay out the red carpet for you. It might go in Hilo too, but these type of places usually do not last long there. There is already a shop like that on the Bay front, and the Hilo health food store sells most of what you want to carry already. Keep in mind that store front rents can be high, and even though there is definitely a new age consciousness (whatever that is) in these two places, that does not necessarily translate into people that are going to spend a lot of money on candles and incense, if you get my drift. It might be a good idea to broaden you product base. Or move to Ashville.
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