Where to go, who to ask?

Seeking technical assistance, as well as advice and input from others, can be a key part of business success. But it's not always easy to know where to go to find what you need. We've provided a list of Web site links you might find useful in providing the support you need for your personal and business growth.

State of Hawaii Government Portal

http://www.hawaii.gov/portal/business/index.html
The place to find the necessary business forms, licenses and permits to operate a business in Hawaii.

U.S. Small Business Administration

http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/
Maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small business and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

Hawaii Center for Entrepreneurship

http://www.hc4e.com/
Offers an effective training program geared toward helping you develop a better business. There are training classes to help you understand how to make good business decisions and plan for the future.

Small Business Development Center Network

http://www.hawaii-sbdc.org/
Stimulates the economy and helps individuals statewide by developing entrepreneurial skills among small businesses and the broader community through counseling, training, research, advocacy and other resources and activities.

Hawaii Women's Business Center

http://www.hawaiiwbc.org/
Provides the resources for women to develop and grow successful businesses.

Pacific Gateway Center

http://www.pacificgateway.org/
Helps immigrants, refugees and low-income residents of Hawaii gain access to opportunities and services through the building of skills that lead to self-sufficiency while respecting the integrity of a diverse cultural heritage.

Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu

http://www.honolulu-mbdc.org/
Promotes the creation and expansion of viable and competitive minority owned firms.

Access to Resources - Women's Organizations

Center for Women's Business Research

http://www.womensbusinessresearch.com/
The premier source of knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide.

Catalyst

http://www.catalystwomen.org/
The premier nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance women in business.

National Association of Women Business Owners

http://www.nawbo.org/
The nation's leading resource for the self-employed and micro-business communities, bringing a broad range of benefits and resources to help entrepreneurs succeed.

National Women Business Owners Corporation

http://www.nwboc.org
Established to increase competition for corporate and government contracts through implementation of a pioneering economic development strategy for women business owners.

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