Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
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.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
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 County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.