This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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Services available to businesses in Maui County
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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 Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
