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To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized 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
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
