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.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
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.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
