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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs in Hawaii.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
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 Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
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.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
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
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
