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.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
