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Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
