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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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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 Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
