Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Options for funding your business
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.