Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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 SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.