USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.
Services available to businesses in Maui County
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.
Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.
The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.
Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.
Rising Tide Hawaii is a partnership initiative assisting Hawaii’s small businesses.
MBDA Business Center Honolulu provides business solutions for minority entrepreneurs.
Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.
Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.
HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.
Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.
MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.
NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.
MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.
National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.
SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.
Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.
Molokai Kuha’o Business Center offers various business services in Maui County.
Hawaii SBDC’s Disaster Recovery page provides resources for business disaster preparedness.
Mālama Studios focuses on technology and cultural storytelling for entrepreneurs.
Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.
Registry of businesses on Lanaʻi
Kohala Center supports Hawaii’s rural economies and food systems in business development.
Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.
Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations unites and strengthens Hawaii’s nonprofit sector.
Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.
Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.
SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.
To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.
Info on annual report due dates for Hawaii-registered businesses.
ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.
Hawaii based venture capital firm.
Hawaii SBDC provides advice and training for small business owners across 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.
Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.
Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.
IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.
Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.
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
Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.
SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.
Tidepools at Central Pacific Bank is a coworking space in Honolulu for business and creativity.
Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.
Lanai Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and promotes economic development.
Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.
Department of Taxation guide to starting a business in Hawaii
GoFarm Hawaii provides hands-on farm and business training to new farmers.