Comprehensive payroll, HR, and risk management support enables Kupu Place to focus on their passion for sustainable farming, enhancing their operational efficiency and growth.
Headquarters
Kahaluu and Nuuanu, HI
Industry
Agriculture
The Challenge
Kupu Place found difficulties in managing the administrative aspects of their business, particularly in payroll, personnel management, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
The Outcome
This challenge led them to seek external support from ProService Hawaii to alleviate these burdens and enable them to focus more on their core activities of farming and providing nutritious produce offerings for the community.
Founded in 2017, Kupu Place is a farm dedicated to growing healthy, high-quality produce using innovative farming practices. With locations in Kahaluu and Nuuanu, Kupu Place serves a diverse clientele, including 30 restaurants across Oahu. Their products are also available at Foodland locations across the state, Down to Earth Kailua, and Kualoa Ranch Market.
Kupu Place specializes in growing over 25 varieties of microgreens, more than 10 varieties of edible flowers, and 4 types of lettuce varieties with a mission to provide nutritious, sustainable produce for their friends, family, and the broader Hawaii community.
To learn more about Kupu Place, follow their journey on Instagram and inquire about product information and orders via email at [email protected].
Navigating Payroll and Administration Challenges
Anthony Mau, Owner of Kupu Place, found himself writing too many emails to his accountant. After realizing that he needed to find a solution, he brought ProService on to assist him with everything HR-related. Our dedicated team took over the intricate tasks of payroll and personnel management, allowing Anthony to focus on his passion for farming. With our expert handling of legalities and compliance, Kupu Place experienced a seamless transition, freeing up valuable time and resources.
Everything that we would question as to the legalities of how we were moving through on our own with payroll were resolved by having somebody who has a whole team devoted to that.
—Anthony Mau, Owner of Kupu Place
Anthony no longer had to worry about managing payroll and personnel, allowing him to focus on the growth and productivity of his farm.
Maintaining Compliance and Reducing Risk
We provided comprehensive HR support and risk management services, equipping Anthony with the knowledge and tools to mitigate risks effectively. Through targeted training and expert guidance, Anthony gained a deeper understanding of potential risks and how to address them proactively. Our support enabled him to shift his focus from administrative concerns to the core activities of farming, ensuring timely harvest and overall operational efficiency.
Instead of worrying about where the paycheck is headed to or if it's going to get cut on time, I can worry about when my crop is going to be harvested on time.
—Anthony Mau, Owner of Kupu Place
At ProService Hawaii, we are grateful to support businesses like Kupu Place. Our expertise in payroll, HR, and risk management empowers entrepreneurs to focus on their passion and achieve their goals while we handle the complexities of HR.
