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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
