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Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
