Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
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Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
The PDF explains a loan program for small farms. It’s easy to apply and offers up to $50,000 for starting or improving a farm. Great for small business owners in farming.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
