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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
Your Business in Maui County
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Business.com
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Exit
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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
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Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Enterprising Women of Color Business Center
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
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Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Launch
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Exit
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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Statewide
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Internal Revenue Service
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Internal Revenue Service
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Exit
Lokahi Pacific
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Location
Maui County
Category
Funding, Grants
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Maui County Business Resource Center
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Idea, Launch, Plan
Maui Economic Development Board
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
Maui Food Innovation Center
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Launch, Plan
Maui Food Technology Center
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Location
Maui County
Category
Education, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
NOLO
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Exit
Pakini Loan Fund
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Location
Statewide
Category
Education, Funding, Loans, Services
Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan
SCORE
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
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Nationwide
Category
Education
Life Cycle
Exit
U.S. Small Business Administration
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
