Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.