Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Education programs and opportunities
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.