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Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-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
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
