Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Education programs and opportunities
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.