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MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small 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
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
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
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
