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 based venture capital firm.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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
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
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
