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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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
