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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
