Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Options for funding your business
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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 SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.