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Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
