Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Education programs and opportunities
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small 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
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
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.