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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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Services

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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

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Education

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Idea

FoundHer

FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.

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Statewide

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Education, Funding, Grants

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Grow, Idea

GoFarm Hawaii

GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.

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Statewide

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Education

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Plan

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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Education

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Idea

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.

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Statewide

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Education, Services

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Grow, Plan

Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center

Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.

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Statewide

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Education, Services

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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Hawaii Department of Taxation

Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii

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Education

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Idea

Hawaii MBDA

MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.

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Services

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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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Services

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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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Statewide

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Education

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Idea, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Minority Business Development Agency

Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.

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Nationwide

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Services

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Grow, Plan

National Council of Nonprofit

National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Plan

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

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Education

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Idea, Plan

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.

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Statewide

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Funding, Grants, Loans

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Plan

Pakini Loan Fund

Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.

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Statewide

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Education, Funding, Loans, Services

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Grow, Launch, Plan

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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Statewide

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Services

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Grow, Idea, Launch

Purple Maiʻa Foundation

Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.

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Statewide

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Services

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Grow, Idea

SCORE

SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Idea, Plan

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

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Education

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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.

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Statewide

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Funding

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Plan

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Idea

The Kohala Center

Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.

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Statewide

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Education

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Grow, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Idea, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.

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Nationwide

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Education, Funding, Loans

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Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

United States Patent & Trademark Office

USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.

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Nationwide

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Education

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Grow, Plan