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IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
