Education programs and opportunities
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
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
