FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Options for funding your business
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.