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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
