Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.