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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.