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MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
