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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor 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.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
