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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.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
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 offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
