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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
