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Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
