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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
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
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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 funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
