Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
