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.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
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.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
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.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.