NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Education programs and opportunities
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.