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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
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.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
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.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
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 based venture capital firm.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
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
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
