To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
You have a business idea, but are looking how to make it a reality
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
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.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
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
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.