Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Education programs and opportunities
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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.