MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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
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.
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.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
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.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.