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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
