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NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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 SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
