Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Options for funding your business
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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 Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.