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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.
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
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
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.
Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Registry of businesses on LanaŹ»i
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
MÄlama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
LÄ«poa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
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
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
