Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Education programs and opportunities
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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
The PDF explains a loan program for small farms. It’s easy to apply and offers up to $50,000 for starting or improving a farm. Great for small business owners in farming.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.