HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
