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
Education programs and opportunities
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.