MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Education programs and opportunities
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.