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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
