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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
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
