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MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
