Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Education programs and opportunities
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.