Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Education programs and opportunities
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.