MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
