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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
