Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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 Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.