Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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 Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.