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Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
