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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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