This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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 Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.