Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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 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
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
