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Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
