FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Options for funding your business
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.