Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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.
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
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
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.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.