Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Education programs and opportunities
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.