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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
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Above the Wave

Above The Wave Maui offers co-working space in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

Bridge built by Citi

Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Business.com

Plan your business exit early to maximize returns and have both voluntary and involuntary exit strategies ready.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Chase for Business Curating Coaching for Entrepreneurs

Chase for Business offers educational resources including courses on business fundamentals.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Cohana

Cohana is a coworking space in Maui designed for freelancers and entrepreneurs.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

FDIC provides guidelines for small businesses on financing, growth, and regulatory compliance.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Forbes

Forbes adivce article: Keep business and personal banking separate to avoid tax issues and make managing finances easier.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

HandsOn Maui

HandsOn Maui connects volunteers with opportunities, especially for wildfire disaster relief.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

Harvard Business Review

Outlines how to streamline your business for efficiency and cost savings, perfect for business owners looking to improve.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

Internal Revenue Service

IRS for Small Businesses provides tax information and resources.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Internal Revenue Service

To close your business, file final tax returns, pay all taxes, cancel your EIN, and keep records.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

Kiva

Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

LĪPOA

Līpoa Maui Community focuses on space and technology innovation and business opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Lokahi Pacific

Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui County Business Resource Center

Maui County Services provides resources for business permits, licenses, and workshops.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui County Business Resource Center

This guide helps Maui business owners start and run their business, covering steps to open, licenses, taxes, and funding.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui County Office of Economic Development

Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Development Board

Maui Economic Development Board supports homegrown businesses and workforce development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Business Development Center offers services for business training and financial support.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Core Four offers a comprehensive business training course.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Food Innovation Center

Maui Food Innovation Center provides a platform for food truck owners at Maui Street Market.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Launch, Plan

Maui Food Technology Center

Maui Food Technology Center supports Hawaii’s food industry with education and opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui Nui First

Maui Nui Business Hui promotes local buying in Maui County to support recovery from wildfires.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Street Market

Maui Street Market offers a vibrant opportunity for food trucks in Kahului.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Sunday Market

Maui Sunday Market is a community event in Kahului, offering vendor and sponsor opportunities.

Location
Maui County

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow

Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

Maui County Business Resource Center is a hub for business assistance in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Minority Business Development Agency

Minority Business Development Agency provides resources for minority business enterprises.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

National Council of Nonprofit

National Council of Nonprofits offers a guide on starting a nonprofit organization.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

nerdwallet

NerdWallet’s guide on bookkeeping basics for small business owners.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

NOLO

Forming an LLC in Hawaii involves choosing a name, filing paperwork with the state, and understanding local business laws.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

SCORE

SCORE offers free mentoring and resources to help business owners at any stage.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

SCORE

SCORE’s template gallery aids in financial planning and business strategy.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

Techstars

Techstars Toolkit guides through Lean Canvas creation for business ideas.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Develop a clear exit plan early to ensure a smooth transition and secure your business’s future value.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Exit

U.S. Senator for Hawaiʻi Brian Schatz

Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA offers a guide covering planning, legal aspects, and funding for starting a business.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Idea, Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

United States Patent & Trademark Office

USPTO provides tools and guidance for startups, focusing on patents and trademarks.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Grow, Plan

University of Hawaii, Maui College Continuing Education

ed2go offers a range of online courses and training programs for various fields.

Location
Maui County

Category
Education

Life Cycle
Plan

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow