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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
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.
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
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
