This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Options for funding your business
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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.
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
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.