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Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
