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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
