Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Education programs and opportunities
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
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
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
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.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.