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Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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 Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
