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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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized 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
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
