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Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Action Center has resources for starting a business, searching for an existing business, and information/forms about business registration
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
The MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Business Center provides diverse and dynamic women entrepreneurs with resources, training, counseling and events aimed at facilitating access to contracts and funding for medium-sized minority businesses
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
