Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Education programs and opportunities
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.