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Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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.
