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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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in 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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
