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Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
