SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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 Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
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
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.