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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
