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
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You have launched your business and are looking for growth.
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
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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 based venture capital firm.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
