Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural 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
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
