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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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 annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
