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FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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 Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
