Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Options for funding your business
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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 SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.