Haw. Rev. Stat. § 237-2: "Business", "engaging" in business, defined.

As used in this chapter:

"Business" includes all activities (personal, professional, or corporate) engaged in or caused to be engaged in with the object of gain or economic benefit either direct or indirect, but does not include casual sales.

"Engaging", with reference to engaging or continuing in business, includes the exercise of corporate or franchise powers.