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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 Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce 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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
