Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Options for funding your business
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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 Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.