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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
