This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
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
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
