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Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
