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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
