Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
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
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business 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
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.