Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Options for funding your business
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.