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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.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in 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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
