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.
Education programs and opportunities
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.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.