SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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 Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
