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Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
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.
USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
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
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
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
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
