Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
You have launched your business and are looking for growth.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized 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.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.