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Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
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.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
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.
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.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
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.
