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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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 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 SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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
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.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
