SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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Services available to businesses in Maui County
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
