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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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 Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
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 based venture capital firm.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
