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
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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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
