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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
