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Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.