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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
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Business.com
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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Central Pacific Bank
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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Forbes
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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FoundHer
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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GoFarm Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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Harvard Business Review
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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Hawaii Department of Taxation
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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Hawaii MBDA
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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Hawaii Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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Internal Revenue Service
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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Molokaʻi
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Minority Business Development Agency
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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Molokai Kuha’o Business Center
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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Molokaʻi
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Education
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National Council of Nonprofit
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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nerdwallet
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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NOLO
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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Pakini Loan Fund
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership: Women’s Business Center
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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Purple Maiʻa Foundation
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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SCORE
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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SCORE
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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Techstars
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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The Kohala Center
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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United States Patent & Trademark Office
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
