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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
