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Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
