Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Education programs and opportunities
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.