SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Education programs and opportunities
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.