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Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
