Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Options for funding your business
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across 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
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.