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Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.