This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
