GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.