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.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
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.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.