This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
