Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.