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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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.
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
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
