Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Options for funding your business
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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 County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.