Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Options for funding your business
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.