SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Education programs and opportunities
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
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 County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.