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
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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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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 offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
