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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across 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
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
