This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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You have launched your business and are looking for growth.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
