Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Options for funding your business
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.