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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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 Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community 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.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
