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Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
