Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Education programs and opportunities
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.