Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.