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Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
