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FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
