HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized 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.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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 Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
