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Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
