Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Education programs and opportunities
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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 Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.