Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Options for funding your business
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.