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Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
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.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
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.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
