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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
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Bridge built by Citi

Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.

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Nationwide

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Business.com

Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.

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Nationwide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

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Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Harvard Business Review

Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.

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Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Lokahi Pacific

Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui County Business Resource Center

Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui County Business Resource Center

This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Development Board

Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Food Innovation Center

Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch, Plan

Maui Food Technology Center

Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Molokai Kuha’o Business Center

Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.

Location
Molokaʻi

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

National Council of Nonprofit

National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

NOLO

Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.

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Education

Life Cycle
Exit

SCORE

SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

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Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

United States Patent & Trademark Office

USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

University of Hawaii, Maui College Continuing Education

ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow