This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
You have a business idea, but are looking how to make it a reality
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
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
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
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.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
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.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.