Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Education programs and opportunities
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.