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.
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
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MÄlama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
LÄ«poa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
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
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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 provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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
