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Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
