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Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
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.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
