Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.