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Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
