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Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized 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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
