SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Options for funding your business
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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 Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
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.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.