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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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
