Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.