Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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 County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.