Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.