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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
