MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Education programs and opportunities
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.