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
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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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
