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USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.
Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
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
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
MCBL Hawaii offers programs and services for women entrepreneurs 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
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
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.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across Hawaii.
Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.
