FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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
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
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
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.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.