To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Options for funding your business
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
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.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.