Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Education programs and opportunities
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.