Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Education programs and opportunities
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.