Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
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
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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.