Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.