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SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
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 Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
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 based venture capital firm.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
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.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
