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Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals 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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
