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Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
