MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.