Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
