SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
You have a business idea, but are looking how to make it a reality
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
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
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.